The Albatross
L'Albatros
Synopsis
A prisoner escapes and kidnaps a woman with her he falls in love. He's involved in a bad business where politicians and underworld are leading the dance. He'll die like the albatross in Baudelaire's poem.
Top Cast
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Jean-Pierre Mocky
Stef Tassel
Marion Game
Paula Cavalier
Paul Müller
President Ernest Cavalier
André Le Gall
Councilor Lucien Grimm
René-Jean Chauffard
Commissioner Gaber
Francis Terzian
Biker Martial
Jean-Marie Richier
Poirier, biker
Robert Berri
Guardian's friend
Dominique Zardi
Paula's attacker
Marcel Pérès
Pierson
Michel Bertay
Mazeran
Roger Corbeau
Hébrard
Michel Delahaye
Prison director
Rudy Lenoir
Supermarket guard
Roger Lumont
Pharmacist
Agostino Vasco
Paula's attacker
Thérèse Aspar
Madame Pierson
Emmanuelle Clove
Paula's attacker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Mocky
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Veillot, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Raphaël Delpard
- Original Score
- Léo Ferré
- Original Title
- L'Albatros
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Profilm, Balzac Films, Belstar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Claude Veillot, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Raphaël Delpard
Léo Ferré
Marcel Weiss
Marie-Louise Barberot
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Director
Claude Veillot
Writer
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Writer
Marie-Louise Barberot
Editor
Marcel Weiss
Director of Photography
Raphaël Delpard
Writer
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Producer
Léo Ferré
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Albatross.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Albatross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Albatross about?
A prisoner escapes and kidnaps a woman with her he falls in love. He's involved in a bad business where politicians and underworld are leading the dance. He'll die like the albatross in Baudelaire's poem.
Who directed The Albatross?
The Albatross was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
Who stars in The Albatross?
The principal cast of The Albatross includes Jean-Pierre Mocky, Marion Game, Paul Müller, André Le Gall, René-Jean Chauffard.
When was The Albatross released and how long is it?
The Albatross was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Albatross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Albatross was composed by Léo Ferré.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Albatross?
The Albatross holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).