The Party (1980)
"La boum" (original title)

This is the story about the first love experiences of a teenage-girl.

Director:

Claude Pinoteau

Writers:

Danièle Thompson, Claude Pinoteau

Stars:

Claude Brasseur, Brigitte Fossey, Sophie Marceau

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claude Brasseur	...	François Beretton
Brigitte Fossey	...	Françoise Beretton
Sophie Marceau	...	Vic Beretton
Denise Grey	...	Poupette
Jean-Michel Dupuis	...	Étienne
Dominique Lavanant	...	Vanessa
Bernard Giraudeau	...	Éric Thompson
Jacques Ardouin	...	Père de Raoul
Evelyne Bellego	...	Éliane
Richard Bohringer	...	Guibert
Bernard Born
Jean-Claude Bouillaud	...	Père Boum 2
Micheline Bourday	...	Journaliste 'VSD'
Florence Brunold	...	Femme enceinte
Jean-Pierre Castaldi	...	Brassac

Storyline

13 years old Vic is new in her high school; soon she makes friends with Penelope. Together they check out the guys in quest for a great love. But Vic's parents are their handicap, since they won't allow her to attend the "boum", a big party. But with some help of grandma Poupette it works out anyways and Vic falls in love with Matthieu. At the same time her parent's marriage is on the edge when her father's ex-girlfriend demands a last night together.

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Plot Keywords:

party | 13 year old | teenage girl | first love | school | 

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Taglines:

The sensational comedy smash from America and Europe... Now here to delight Australia! [Video Australia]

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French German

Release Date:

17 December 1980 (France)

Also Known As:

The Party

Filming Locations:

Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Box Office

Gross:

ESP 12,924,682 (Spain)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont, Gaumont International, Production Marcel Dassault

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Features L'agression (1975)

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Soundtracks

"It Was Love"
Performed by The Cruisers
Music by Vladimir Cosma
Lyrics by Jeff Jordan

User Reviews

A classic in its own right

I came here thinking "La Boum" is truly a "classic" for those who grew up in the 80s, but after reading all the comments, it appears to be a movie loved by people from around the world! Indeed, what seems so appealing about "La Boum" is its honesty, about a girl who is trying to grow up in the 80s Paris, her budding first love, her relationship with friends, and dealing with her parents' troubled marriage. Everyone wished they had grandmothers like Poupette!

This was also a classic for us in my high school; we would demand to see this film year after year. It's one of the fondest memories we have of our French class - both entertaining and educational (what a great way to learn French!) - and well-liked by both genders, unlike the 80s teenage girl movies made in the U.S. There is something about this movie that compels one to watch it over and over again. 9/10.