Delicatessen
“A futuristic comic feast.”
Synopsis
In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Delicatessen - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-16
Top Cast
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Dominique Pinon
Louison
Marie-Laure Dougnac
Julie Clapet
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Clapet
Karin Viard
Mademoiselle Plusse
Ticky Holgado
Marcel Tapioca
Pascal Benezech
Tried to Escape
Edith Ker
Grandmother
Rufus
Robert Kube
Jacques Mathou
Roger Kube
Chick Ortega
Postman
Jean-François Perrier
Georges Interligator
Silvie Laguna
Aurore Interligator
Howard Vernon
Frog Man
Dominique Zardi
Taxi Driver
Anne-Marie Pisani
Madame Tapioca
Maurice Lamy
Pank
Patrick Paroux
Puk
Marc Caro
Fox
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$2.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Gilles Adrien, Marc Caro
- Original Score
- Carlos D'Alessio
- Original Title
- Delicatessen
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Constellation, Hachette Première, UGC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Gilles Adrien, Marc Caro
Carlos D'Alessio
Darius Khondji
Hervé Schneid
Claudie Ossard
Department Leadership Roster
Darius Khondji
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Screenplay
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Director
Gilles Adrien
Screenplay
Marc Caro
Director
Claudie Ossard
Producer
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Marc Caro
Screenplay
Valérie Pozzo di Borgo
Costume Design
Miljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
Production Design
Marc Caro
Production Design
Carlos D'Alessio
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Delicatessen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Delicatessen about?
In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.
Who directed Delicatessen?
Delicatessen was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro.
Who stars in Delicatessen?
The principal cast of Delicatessen includes Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Karin Viard, Ticky Holgado.
When was Delicatessen released and how long is it?
Delicatessen was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Delicatessen?
Delicatessen had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Delicatessen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Delicatessen was composed by Carlos D'Alessio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Delicatessen?
Delicatessen holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).