It's a Cruel World!
't Is wreed in de wereld
Synopsis
Mr Van Peborgh, an "artiste photographe", remained alone with his three sons Henri, Frans and Louis after the death of his wife.The household is done by the maid Beth while the graceful girl Marie helps him in the store.The eldest son Henri is engaged to Hortense and thinks he's getting married soon.Louis wants to leave for America. The big engagement party on which the whole family is present starts without worry but ends up in a disaster because "It's cruel in the world".
Top Cast
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René Bertal
Antoine
Alma Blanca
Young mother
Jo Bolland
Edouard Bréville
Jeanne De Coen
Beth
Lea De Leeuw
Ketty Van de Poel
Wieske
Fee Derickx
Hortense's mother
Jos Gevers
Uncle Sander
Lizzy Gouverneur
Hortense
Ferre Karsman
Hilde Lunde
Marie
Marc Lunde
Frans
Robert Lussac
Van Peborgh
Leo Martin
Jimmy
Monika Mertens
Christian Mols
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Diels
- Screenplay & Story
- Joris Diels, Robert Lussac, Mitje Wolfaert
- Original Score
- Frank Stevens
- Original Title
- 't Is wreed in de wereld
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Brabo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Diels
Joris Diels, Robert Lussac, Mitje Wolfaert
Frank Stevens
Maurice Delattre
Jef Bruyninckx
Joris Diels
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Diels
Director
Joris Diels
Writer
Joris Diels
Producer
Robert Lussac
Writer
Mitje Wolfaert
Writer
Maurice Delattre
Director of Photography
Jef Bruyninckx
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Cruel World!
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What is It's a Cruel World! about?
Mr Van Peborgh, an "artiste photographe", remained alone with his three sons Henri, Frans and Louis after the death of his wife.The household is done by the maid Beth while the graceful girl Marie helps him in the store.The eldest son Henri is engaged to Hortense and thinks he's getting married soon.Louis wants to leave for America. The big engagement party on which the whole family is present starts without worry but ends up in a disaster because "It's cruel in the world".
Who directed It's a Cruel World!?
It's a Cruel World! was directed by Joris Diels.
Who stars in It's a Cruel World!?
The principal cast of It's a Cruel World! includes Lizy Berna, René Bertal, Alma Blanca, Jo Bolland, Edouard Bréville.
When was It's a Cruel World! released and how long is it?
It's a Cruel World! was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Cruel World!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Cruel World! was composed by Frank Stevens.