Before the Deluge
Before the Deluge (1954) is a drama film, directed by André Cayatte. It stars Antoine Balpêtré and Paul Bisciglia. The 138-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What Before the Deluge Is About
The title of this French "reality" drama, which translates to Before the Deluge, is a play on Louis XVI's famous prognostication, "Apres moi, le deluge." Set in 1950, the film concentrates on five Parisian adolescents. Certain that the next war will herald the apocalypse, the youngster make plans to run off to a desert island and set up a new society. This, however, will require money, which is why the boys decide to pull off a "necessary" robbery. Idealism collapses in the face of cold reality, as the five youths suffer from the consequences of their actions. Avant le Deluge was one of a group of films cowritten by director Andre Cayatte and Charles Spaak which endeavored to explore the touchy social issues of the day: others in the Cayatte-Spaak canon include the euthanasia-themed Justice est Faite and the capital-punishment tract Nous sommes tous des assassins.
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What is Before the Deluge about?
The title of this French "reality" drama, which translates to Before the Deluge, is a play on Louis XVI's famous prognostication, "Apres moi, le deluge. " Set in 1950, the film concentrates on five Parisian adolescents.
Where can I watch Before the Deluge?
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How long is Before the Deluge?
Before the Deluge runs for 138 minutes (2h 18m).
When did Before the Deluge come out?
Before the Deluge was released in 1954.
Who directed Before the Deluge?
Before the Deluge was directed by André Cayatte.
Who stars in Before the Deluge?
Before the Deluge stars Antoine Balpêtré, Paul Bisciglia, Bernard Blier, Marina Vlady.
What is Before the Deluge's rating?
Before the Deluge holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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