Movie

L’Or et le plomb

19661h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Alain Cuniot
Release date: 1966-03-16
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films Jacques Willemetz

About L’Or et le plomb

L’Or et le plomb is a 1966 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Alain Cuniot, starring Alain Cuniot, Emmanuelle Riva and Michel Legrand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. Below you can see where to watch L’Or et le plomb in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story is based on Voltaire's tale "Le monde comme il va" ("The world as it is"). Sent by the genie who presides over the destiny of Persepolis (Paris!), the Scythian Babouc carefully informs himself of everything, to tell the genie whether or not to destroy the city. This is the pretext for a series of interviews, scenes taken on the spot or reconstructed in the studio. We meet a musician who lives for his art and a Marxist historian, both of them optimists in the end; but also a war widow and an economically weak old lady: while the "fureur de vivre" gives free rein to the Golf Drouot and socialites hide their turpitudes behind a façade of good manners. A large, poorly housed family bravely faces up to its fate, and the children are happy; a working-class household talks about the union struggle, inhumane working conditions and reasons for hope. Finally, a poet sums it all up by talking about his commitment to the service of mankind.

Cast

Alain Cuniot

Babouc

Emmanuelle Riva

World's woman

Michel Legrand

Musician

Jeanne Dewerpe

Old lady

Raymond Gerbal

Worker

Jean Massin

Historian

Max-Pol Fouchet

Poet

Yvonne Clech

Dinner guest

Irène Schavelzon

Dinner guest

José Valverde

Reciter (voice)

Fanny Renan

Dinner guest

Catherine Leccia

Dinner guest

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch L’Or et le plomb in South Africa?+

L’Or et le plomb is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is L’Or et le plomb on Netflix?+

L’Or et le plomb is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is L’Or et le plomb?+

L’Or et le plomb has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in L’Or et le plomb?+

L’Or et le plomb stars Alain Cuniot, Emmanuelle Riva, Michel Legrand, Jeanne Dewerpe and Raymond Gerbal.

When did L’Or et le plomb come out?+

L’Or et le plomb is a 1966 movie directed by Alain Cuniot.

What genre is L’Or et le plomb?+

L’Or et le plomb is Drama film.

Who directed L’Or et le plomb?+

L’Or et le plomb was directed by Alain Cuniot.