The Egg (1972)
"L'oeuf" (original title)

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, ... See full summary »

Director:

Jean Herman

Writers:

Claude Berri (adaptation), Jean Herman (adaptation),

Stars:

Guy Bedos, Marie Dubois, Bernadette Lafont

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Guy Bedos	...	Émile Magis
Marie Dubois	...	Hortense Berthoullet
Bernadette Lafont	...	Rose
Michel Galabru	...	Gaston Berthoullet
Jean Rochefort	...	Dugommier
Renaud Mary	...	L'avocat général
France Gabriel	...	Madame Berthoullet
Lyne Chardonnet	...	Charlotte Berthoullet
Catherine Hubeau	...	Lucie Berthoullet
Philippe Defrance	...	Henri
Alexandre Rignault	...	Oncle Émile
Renée Gardès	...	Tante Picolette
Denise Péron	...	La mère de Magis
Bérangère Etcheverry	...	Justine Magis
Maurice Risch	...	Gustave

Storyline

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...

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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

8 March 1972 (France)

Also Known As:

A tojás

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Films, Renn Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

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