The Killing Game
Jeu de massacre
Synopsis
Two cartoonists meet a playboy who lives out the fantasies created in their cartoons. He hires them to create a new comic strip. As they work on the new strip, the playboy begins to live it out. Unfortunately, the new strip deals with murder.
Top Cast
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Jean-Pierre Cassel
Pierre Meyrand
Claudine Auger
Jacqueline Meyrand
Michel Duchaussoy
Bob Neuman
Eléonore Hirt
Geneviève Neuman
Guy Saint-Jean
Adonis Lepoutre, dit Ado
Anna Gaylor
Lisbeth
Nancy Holloway
Brigitte
Régine
Une fille du club de strip-tease
Oyo
Une fille du club de strip-tease
Nora
Une fille du club de strip-tease
Ysmane My
Une fille du club de strip-tease
Roger Curel
Curel, l'éditeur
Jean Dewever
Alain Belmondo
Un policier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Jessua
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Jessua
- Original Score
- Jacques Loussier
- Original Title
- Jeu de massacre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Francinor, Les Films Modernes, A.J. Films, Coficitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Jessua
Alain Jessua
Jacques Loussier
Jacques Robin
Nicole Marko
René Thévenet
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Jessua
Director
Alain Jessua
Writer
René Thévenet
Producer
Jacques Loussier
Original Music Composer
Jacques Robin
Director of Photography
Nicole Marko
Editor
Claire Forestier
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Killing Game.
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Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing Game about?
Two cartoonists meet a playboy who lives out the fantasies created in their cartoons. He hires them to create a new comic strip. As they work on the new strip, the playboy begins to live it out. Unfortunately, the new strip deals with murder.
Who directed The Killing Game?
The Killing Game was directed by Alain Jessua.
Who stars in The Killing Game?
The principal cast of The Killing Game includes Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claudine Auger, Michel Duchaussoy, Eléonore Hirt, Guy Saint-Jean.
When was The Killing Game released and how long is it?
The Killing Game was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killing Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Game was composed by Jacques Loussier.