The Idols (1968)
This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.
Director: Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
Genre: Music
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 14, 1968
Cast
- Bulle Ogier - 'Gigi la Folle'
- Pierre Clémenti - 'Charly le Surineur'
- Jean-Pierre Kalfon - 'Simon le Magicien'
- Valérie Lagrange - Rosine
- Michèle Moretti - Mrs. Canasson
- Joël Barbouth - Mr. Canasson
- Philippe Bruneau - Mr. Camel
- Marie-Claude Breton - 'La Nyasse'
- Stéphane Vilar
- Patrick Greussay
Screenplay
Music: Patrick Greussay, Stéphane Vilar
Editing: Jean Eustache, Francine Grubert
Production: International Thanos Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Idols about?
- This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.
- Who directed The Idols?
- The Idols was directed by Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin.
- Who stars in The Idols?
- The Idols stars Bulle Ogier, Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Valérie Lagrange, Michèle Moretti, Joël Barbouth.
- How long is The Idols?
- The Idols has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Idols?
- The Idols is a Music film.
- Where was The Idols produced?
- The Idols was produced in France.