It's a Cruel World!
1954, NL. Directed by Joris Diels.
Mr Van Peborgh, an "artiste photographe", remained alone with his three sons Henri, Frans and Louis after the death of his wife.The household is done by the maid Beth while the graceful girl Marie helps him in the store.The eldest son Henri is engaged to Hortense and thinks he's getting married soon.Louis wants to leave for America. The big engagement party on which the whole family is present starts without worry but ends up in a disaster because "It's cruel in the world".
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- NL
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- Released
- 1 January 1954
- Original title
- 't Is wreed in de wereld
- Written by
- Joris Diels, Mitje Wolfaert, Robert Lussac
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It's a Cruel World! runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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It's a Cruel World! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1954. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed It's a Cruel World!?
It's a Cruel World! (1954) was directed by Joris Diels and stars Lizy Berna, René Bertal, Alma Blanca.
What is It's a Cruel World! based on?
It's a Cruel World! is adapted from a play or musical.