Rue du Pied de Grue (1979)
A drifter navigates the fringes of Parisian society. The protagonist, a solitary man seeking direction, becomes entangled with a group of outsiders—misfits, lovers, and wanderers—who live on the city's margins. As he moves through this world, he connects with a woman whose struggles mirror his. Their relationship is fragile, shaped by fleeting moments of intimacy and the harsh realities of their surroundings. The film captures their attempts to escape their circumstances, but fate and the weight of their pasts make change elusive.
Director: Jean-Jacques Grand-Jouan
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 7, 1979
Cast
- Philippe Noiret - Le père
- Pascale Audret - Lulu
- Jacques Chailleux - Albert dit Mozart
- Jacques Dufilho - Le commissaire
- Jean Dasté - Tonton
- Giuliana De Sio - Luisa
- Nerina Montagnani - Mémé
- Mario Monicelli - Touchatout
- Hubert Deschamps - Rachafort
- László Szabó - Inspecteur Paluche
Production: Productions Werlaine & Co., Little Bear
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Jacques Grand-Jouan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rue du Pied de Grue about?
- A drifter navigates the fringes of Parisian society. The protagonist, a solitary man seeking direction, becomes entangled with a group of outsiders—misfits, lovers, and wanderers—who live on the city's margins. As he moves through this world, he connects with a woman whose struggles mirror his. Their relationship is fragile, shaped by fleeting moments of intimacy and the harsh realities of their surroundings. The film captures their attempts to escape their circumstances, but fate and the weight of their pasts make change elusive.
- Who directed Rue du Pied de Grue?
- Rue du Pied de Grue was directed by Jean-Jacques Grand-Jouan.
- Who stars in Rue du Pied de Grue?
- Rue du Pied de Grue stars Philippe Noiret, Pascale Audret, Jacques Chailleux, Jacques Dufilho, Jean Dasté, Giuliana De Sio.
- How long is Rue du Pied de Grue?
- Rue du Pied de Grue has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Rue du Pied de Grue?
- Rue du Pied de Grue is a Drama, Comedy film.