500 Francs
Les cinq cent balles
Synopsis
A boy sees a 500-franc note under a sewer grate and tries to retrieve it.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Score
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Title
- Les cinq cent balles
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- France Opera Film, Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Van Peebles
Director
Melvin Van Peebles
Original Music Composer
Melvin Van Peebles
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 500 Francs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 500 Francs about?
A boy sees a 500-franc note under a sewer grate and tries to retrieve it.
Who directed 500 Francs?
500 Francs was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Who stars in 500 Francs?
The principal cast of 500 Francs includes Not specified.
When was 500 Francs released and how long is it?
500 Francs was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for 500 Francs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 500 Francs was composed by Melvin Van Peebles.