Small Local Trains (1960)

Small Local Trains (1960) poster

Émile Durand, an insecticide manufacturer, is appalled to learn that his son Gérard has fallen in love with Suzy, the daughter of a travelling theatre company. Realising his father will never favour the union, Gérard joins the company on their next tour. In an attempt to heal the rift, Durand’s wife goes after Gérard and ends up performing in their next play…

Director: Jean Bastia
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Louiguy
Cinematography: Jacques Klein
Editing: Suzanne de Troeye
Production: Horizons Cinématographie, Société Française des Films Éclair
Country: France
Language: Français, Italiano
Original Language: fr

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation

Keywords

parents-in-law, bourgeoisie, troupe, 1960s, father son relationship, insecticide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Small Local Trains about?
Émile Durand, an insecticide manufacturer, is appalled to learn that his son Gérard has fallen in love with Suzy, the daughter of a travelling theatre company. Realising his father will never favour the union, Gérard joins the company on their next tour. In an attempt to heal the rift, Durand’s wife goes after Gérard and ends up performing in their next play…
Who directed Small Local Trains?
Small Local Trains was directed by Jean Bastia.
Who stars in Small Local Trains?
Small Local Trains stars Jean Richard, Roger Pierre, Louis de Funès, Nicky Valor, Danièle Lebrun, Annick Tanguy.
How long is Small Local Trains?
Small Local Trains has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Small Local Trains?
Small Local Trains is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
Where was Small Local Trains produced?
Small Local Trains was produced in France.
What are the themes of Small Local Trains?
The themes of Small Local Trains include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.