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Grand Guignol (1987)

Movie ★ 3.9 88 min

Comedy Drama

Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horror plays in a dance hall. Sarah comes out of the wings for life, but it turns out to be as incongruous and phantasmagorical as her husband's plays. This is why she returns to him. "The real grand guignol is life. The other is the farce."

Jean Marbœuf Director Jean Marbœuf Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 25, 1987
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0091144
Country
France
Language
French
Studio
UGC Films, Les Films Aramis, Les Films du Chantier, Monthyon Films

Cast

Caroline Cellier Caroline Cellier Sarah Marie Dubois Marie Dubois Germaine Jean-Claude Brialy Jean-Claude Brialy M. Albert Guy Marchand Guy Marchand Baptiste Michel Galabru Michel Galabru Charlie

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Frequently asked questions

What is Grand Guignol about?
Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horror plays in a dance hall. Sarah comes out of the wings for life, but it turns out to be as incongruous and phantasmagorical as her husband's plays. This is why she returns to him. "The real grand guignol is life. The other is the farce."
Who directed Grand Guignol?
Grand Guignol was directed by Jean Marbœuf.
Who stars in Grand Guignol?
Grand Guignol stars Caroline Cellier, Marie Dubois, Jean-Claude Brialy, Guy Marchand.
When was Grand Guignol released?
Grand Guignol is a 1987 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Grand Guignol?
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