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6.3 / 10(63 votes)IMDbPG19731h 40mFrance

Man in the Trunk

La Valise

Synopsis

Bloch, an Israeli secret agent, seeks refuge in the French embassy in Libya to escape being killed. Augier, his French opposite number, has to get him to safety in a diplomatic suitcase.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 20, 1973

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Georges Lautner
Screenplay & Story
Georges Lautner, Francis Veber
Original Title
La Valise
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Gaumont International

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Georges Lautner

Screenplay & Story

Georges Lautner, Francis Veber

Department Leadership Roster

Georges Lautner

Georges Lautner

Director

Georges Lautner

Georges Lautner

Writer

Francis Veber

Francis Veber

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Man in the Trunk.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Man in the Trunk

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Man in the Trunk about?

Bloch, an Israeli secret agent, seeks refuge in the French embassy in Libya to escape being killed. Augier, his French opposite number, has to get him to safety in a diplomatic suitcase.

Who directed Man in the Trunk?

Man in the Trunk was directed by Georges Lautner.

Who stars in Man in the Trunk?

The principal cast of Man in the Trunk includes Mireille Darc, Michel Constantin, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Jean Lefebvre, Michel Galabru.

When was Man in the Trunk released and how long is it?

Man in the Trunk was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Man in the Trunk?

Man in the Trunk holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).