The Egg
1972, French. Directed by Jean Herman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean HermanDirector
- Guy BedosEmile Magis
- Jean RochefortVictor Dugommier
- Marie DuboisHortense Berthoullet
- Michel GalabruGaston Berthoullet
- Bernadette LafontRose
- Renaud MaryGeneral advocate
- France GabrielMadame Berthoullet
- Lyne ChardonnetCharlotte Berthoullet
- Catherine HubeauLucie Berthoullet
- Philippe DefranceHenri
- Alexandre RignaultUncle Émile
- Renée GardèsAunt Picolette
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1972
- Original title
- L'Œuf
- Country
- France
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The Egg runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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What movies are like The Egg?
If you liked The Egg, try Riviera Revenge, All That Glitters, Second Tour.
Who directed The Egg?
The Egg (1972) was directed by Jean Herman and stars Guy Bedos, Jean Rochefort, Marie Dubois.