Small Local Trains
Les Tortillards
Synopsis
Émile Durand, an insecticide manufacturer, is appalled to learn that his son Gérard has fallen in love with Suzy, the daughter of a travelling theatre company. Realising his father will never favour the union, Gérard joins the company on their next tour. In an attempt to heal the rift, Durand’s wife goes after Gérard and ends up performing in their next play…
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Jean Richard
César Beauminet
Roger Pierre
Gérard Durand
Louis de Funès
Émile Durand
Nicky Valor
Céline Valmont
Danièle Lebrun
Suzy Beauminet
Annick Tanguy
Fanny Beauminet
Robert Rollis
Ernest
Max Desrau
Pépé Beauminet
Billy Bourbon
Albert Albert
Madeleine Barbulée
Adélaïde Benoit
Jane Helly
Marguerite Durand
Christian Marin
Léon
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Bastia
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Lionel, Pascal Bastia, Jean Bastia
- Original Score
- Louiguy
- Original Title
- Les Tortillards
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Horizons Cinématographie, Société Française des Films Éclair
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Bastia
Guy Lionel, Pascal Bastia, Jean Bastia
Louiguy
Jacques Klein
Suzanne de Troeye
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Lionel
Writer
Pascal Bastia
Writer
Jean Bastia
Director
Jean Bastia
Writer
Suzanne de Troeye
Editor
Jacques Klein
Director of Photography
Louiguy
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Local Trains
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What is Small Local Trains about?
Émile Durand, an insecticide manufacturer, is appalled to learn that his son Gérard has fallen in love with Suzy, the daughter of a travelling theatre company. Realising his father will never favour the union, Gérard joins the company on their next tour. In an attempt to heal the rift, Durand’s wife goes after Gérard and ends up performing in their next play…
Who directed Small Local Trains?
Small Local Trains was directed by Jean Bastia.
Who stars in Small Local Trains?
The principal cast of Small Local Trains includes Jean Richard, Roger Pierre, Louis de Funès, Nicky Valor, Danièle Lebrun.
When was Small Local Trains released and how long is it?
Small Local Trains was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Small Local Trains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Small Local Trains was composed by Louiguy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Small Local Trains?
Small Local Trains holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).