The Man in the Basement
L'Homme de la cave
Synopsis
A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
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The Man in the Basement | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-16
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François Cluzet
Jacques Fonzic
Bérénice Bejo
Hélène Sandberg
Jérémie Renier
Simon Sandberg
Jonathan Zaccaï
David Sandberg
Martine Chevallier
Maître Rivière
Jack Claudany
Le proviseur
Antoine Levannier
Amos
Victoria Eber
Justine
Denise Chalem
Nelly Sandberg
Patrick Descamps
Grand-père Gérard
Ambroise James Di Maggio
Jérémie Sandberg
Sacha Attal
Olivier Sandberg
Sharif Andoura
Luka Steiner
François-Eric Gendron
Maître Massard
Laëtitia Eïdo
Maître Carole Vasquez
Patrick d'Assumçao
Monsieur Leroux
Éric Génovèse
Monsieur Martini
Candice Bouchet
Noémie Bouvier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysJanuary 20, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 28, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 15, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$462K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Le Guay
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Le Guay, Gilles Taurand
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- L'Homme de la cave
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $462K
- Production Studios
- Les Films des Tournelles, France Télévisions, Canal+, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Le Guay
Philippe Le Guay, Gilles Taurand
Bruno Coulais
Guillaume Deffontaines
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Department Leadership Roster
Guillaume Deffontaines
Director of Photography
Philippe Le Guay
Screenplay
Gilles Taurand
Screenplay
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Producer
Emmanuel de Chauvigny
Production Design
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Philippe Le Guay
Director
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Basement
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What is The Man in the Basement about?
A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.
Who directed The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement was directed by Philippe Le Guay.
Who stars in The Man in the Basement?
The principal cast of The Man in the Basement includes François Cluzet, Bérénice Bejo, Jérémie Renier, Jonathan Zaccaï, Martine Chevallier.
When was The Man in the Basement released and how long is it?
The Man in the Basement was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did The Man in the Basement make at the box office?
The Man in the Basement grossed $462K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Basement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Basement was composed by Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).