Checkerboard
Les tripes au soleil
“A TOUR OF VIOLENCE... IN BLACK & WHITE!”
Synopsis
In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her. Soon racial tensions erupt volcanically among tourists and townsfolk alike. All is forgiven when the respective parents of the hero and heroine save the village's water supply.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Accursi, Claude Bernard-Aubert
- Original Score
- André Hodeir
- Original Title
- Les tripes au soleil
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Lodice-Zodiaque-Globe, Zodiaque Productions, Globe Films International, Les Films Fernand Rivers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Claude Accursi, Claude Bernard-Aubert
André Hodeir
Jean Isnard
Gabriel Rongier
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Director
Claude Accursi
Writer
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Writer
André Hodeir
Original Music Composer
Jean Isnard
Director of Photography
Gabriel Rongier
Editor
Jean-Paul Coutan-Laboureur
Production Design
Catherine Giboyau
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Checkerboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkerboard
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What is Checkerboard about?
In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her. Soon racial tensions erupt volcanically among tourists and townsfolk alike. All is forgiven when the respective parents of the hero and heroine save the village's water supply.
Who directed Checkerboard?
Checkerboard was directed by Claude Bernard-Aubert.
Who stars in Checkerboard?
The principal cast of Checkerboard includes Jacques Richard, Toto Bissainthe, Douta Seck, Grégoire Aslan, Roger Blin.
When was Checkerboard released and how long is it?
Checkerboard was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Checkerboard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Checkerboard was composed by André Hodeir.