The Egg (1972)
Emile Magis, a modest employee, more or less ostracized by the others, would like only one thing, to be happy. Little by little he realizes that life in society is a matter of convention, lies and deception. When he has understood that cynicism rules the world, he decides to play by its untold rules and to take his revenge.
Director: Jean Herman
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 8, 1972
Cast
- Guy Bedos - Emile Magis
- Jean Rochefort - Victor Dugommier
- Marie Dubois - Hortense Berthoullet
- Michel Galabru - Gaston Berthoullet
- Bernadette Lafont - Rose
- Renaud Mary - General advocate
- France Gabriel - Madame Berthoullet
- Lyne Chardonnet - Charlotte Berthoullet
- Catherine Hubeau - Lucie Berthoullet
- Philippe Defrance - Henri
Screenplay
- Jean Herman (Scenario Writer)
- Claude Berri (Scenario Writer)
- Félicien Marceau (Scenario Writer)
Production: Renn Productions, Columbia Films S.A.
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Herman
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Egg about?
- Emile Magis, a modest employee, more or less ostracized by the others, would like only one thing, to be happy. Little by little he realizes that life in society is a matter of convention, lies and deception. When he has understood that cynicism rules the world, he decides to play by its untold rules and to take his revenge.
- Who directed The Egg?
- The Egg was directed by Jean Herman.
- Who stars in The Egg?
- The Egg stars Guy Bedos, Jean Rochefort, Marie Dubois, Michel Galabru, Bernadette Lafont, Renaud Mary.
- How long is The Egg?
- The Egg has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Egg?
- The Egg is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Egg produced?
- The Egg was produced in France.