Pantalaskas
Synopsis
An off-beat, uneven tale about a man intent on suicide and the three people who try to talk him out of it, Pantalaskas stars American Carl Studer in the title role of the morose, would-be suicide. Set in Paris and taking place over an entire night, the story has a complication in that the trio who want to prevent the suicide do not speak the man's language -- he is Lithuanian and speaks no French. So the protagonists comb the underbelly of a nighttime Paris, looking high and low but mostly low for anyone who speaks Lithuanian. Depending mainly on dialogue for its impact, the verbose drama reveals how the protagonists undergo a transformation as the night wears on.
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Carl Studer
Casimir Pantalaskas
Ana María Cassan
Anna-Maria
Bernard Lajarrige
Clergeon
Daniel Emilfork
The baron
Jacques Marin
Tropmann
Albert Rémy
Georges Battistini
Dominique Boschero
The brunette prostitute
Marie-Hélène Dasté
The illuminated
Hubert Deschamps
Rabiniot
Yvette Etiévant
Maria Clairgeon
Lucien Guervil
Brigadier Cogneau
Max Montavon
The waiter
Gérard Baranes
Patrick de Bardine
The son of the illuminated
Henri Belly
Tima Bengherra
A resident of Tropmann
Odette Roger
The fair ground
Abdallah Cherchour
A resident of Tropmann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Paviot
- Screenplay & Story
- René Masson, Paul Paviot
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Pantalaskas
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Contact Organisation, Pavox Films, Alter Films, PIP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Paviot
René Masson, Paul Paviot
Jean Wiener
Marc Fossard
Francine Grubert
René Thévenet
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Paviot
Director
Sydney Bettex
Production Design
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
René Thévenet
Producer
Paul Paviot
Writer
Francine Grubert
Editor
Marc Fossard
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pantalaskas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pantalaskas about?
An off-beat, uneven tale about a man intent on suicide and the three people who try to talk him out of it, Pantalaskas stars American Carl Studer in the title role of the morose, would-be suicide. Set in Paris and taking place over an entire night, the story has a complication in that the trio who want to prevent the suicide do not speak the man's language -- he is Lithuanian and speaks no French. So the protagonists comb the underbelly of a nighttime Paris, looking high and low but mostly low for anyone who speaks Lithuanian. Depending mainly on dialogue for its impact, the verbose drama reveals how the protagonists undergo a transformation as the night wears on.
Who directed Pantalaskas?
Pantalaskas was directed by Paul Paviot.
Who stars in Pantalaskas?
The principal cast of Pantalaskas includes Carl Studer, Ana María Cassan, Bernard Lajarrige, Daniel Emilfork, Jacques Marin.
When was Pantalaskas released and how long is it?
Pantalaskas was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Pantalaskas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pantalaskas was composed by Jean Wiener.
Is Pantalaskas based on a book or true story?
Pantalaskas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Masson".