Movie

Like a Turtle on Its Back

★ 4.1(5)19781h 50m

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Director: Luc Béraud
Release date: 1978-09-27
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France

About Like a Turtle on Its Back

Like a Turtle on Its Back is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Luc Béraud, starring Jean-François Stévenin, Bernadette Lafont and Virginie Thévenet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.1/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Like a Turtle on Its Back in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Unable to put a single word on paper, a youngish man with one novel to his credit finds that his life is crumbling to ruins around him because of his severe case of writer's block. He tries every remedy known to man and makes up a few new ones in this comedy. All his efforts are futile: he loses his girlfriend and his apartment and has a succession of misadventures until finally, homeless and hospitalized, he rediscovers his inspiration.

Cast

Jean-François Stévenin

Paul

Bernadette Lafont

Camille

Virginie Thévenet

Nathalie

Claude Miller

Pierre

Sandy Whitelaw

Prokosch

Valérie Quennessen

Nietzsche Student

Marion Game

Sylvie

Etienne Chicot

Jean-Louis 2

Jenny Clève

Germaine

Michel Blanc

le fêtard qui lit

Josiane Balasko

une fêtarde dans la voiture

Marie-Anne Chazel

une fêtarde dans la voiture

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Like a Turtle on Its Back in Mexico?+

Like a Turtle on Its Back is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Like a Turtle on Its Back on Netflix?+

Like a Turtle on Its Back is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Like a Turtle on Its Back?+

Like a Turtle on Its Back has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Like a Turtle on Its Back?+

Like a Turtle on Its Back stars Jean-François Stévenin, Bernadette Lafont, Virginie Thévenet, Claude Miller and Sandy Whitelaw.

When did Like a Turtle on Its Back come out?+

Like a Turtle on Its Back is a 1978 movie directed by Luc Béraud.

What genre is Like a Turtle on Its Back?+

Like a Turtle on Its Back is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Like a Turtle on Its Back?+

Like a Turtle on Its Back was directed by Luc Béraud.