The Devil by the Tail
1969, French. Directed by Philippe de Broca.
Aw, hell
In this comedy, a run-down hotel drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars. The stuck motorists are then obliged to stay. Unfortunately, one of the sabotaged cars belongs to a bank robber. The hotel staff wants the robber out, but they also want to keep his ill-gotten money.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe de BrocaDirector
- Yves MontandLe baron César Maricorne
- Madeleine RenaudLa marquise
- Maria SchellLa comtesse Diane
- Jean RochefortLe comte Georges
- Jean-Pierre MarielleJean-Jacques Leroy-Martin, le "play-boy"
- Marthe KellerAmélie, baronne de Coustines
- Claude PiépluMonsieur Patin
- Xavier GélinCharly - le garagiste
- Jacques BalutinMax - le premier complice
- Pierre TornadeSchwartz - le second complice
- Tanya LopertCookie
- Clotilde JoanoLa comtesse Jeanne, la cousine pianiste
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1969
- Original title
- Le diable par la queue
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Daniel Boulanger, Claude Sautet
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The Devil by the Tail: quick answers
Is The Devil by the Tail worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Devil by the Tail?
The Devil by the Tail runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Devil by the Tail have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Devil by the Tail suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Devil by the Tail yet.
What movies are like The Devil by the Tail?
If you liked The Devil by the Tail, try Fun with Dick and Jane, Louise-Michel, Comédie-Française.
Who directed The Devil by the Tail?
The Devil by the Tail (1969) was directed by Philippe de Broca and stars Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, Maria Schell.