Black Humor
Originally released in 1965. Black Humor is a comedy film. directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Starring Pierre Brasseur, Jean Richard, and Sylvie
Synopsis
A unique black comedy consisting of three episodes on the same theme: death. In a circus, trapeze artist Wilma is going to get rid of a rival during a "magic act" performed by an amateur. A strange widow comes to inquire about the services of a new marriage agency. A peasant woman tormented by a bug in her ear barges into a healer's house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
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Top Cast
Pierre Brasseur
as Le guérisseur - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Jean Richard
as Polyte - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Sylvie
as La mère Belhomme - segment 1 'La Bestiole" (as Louise Sylvie)
Alida Valli
as The Widow - segment 3 'La cornacchia'
Pauline Carton
as La Rapet - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Paulette Dubost
as segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Robert Arnoux
as segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Jacques Marin
as segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Jean Martinelli
as segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Pierre Repp
as segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Época Films
- Sagittario Film
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Humor about?
A unique black comedy consisting of three episodes on the same theme: death. In a circus, trapeze artist Wilma is going to get rid of a rival during a "magic act" performed by an amateur. A strange...
Who directed Black Humor?
Black Humor was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
How long is Black Humor?
Black Humor has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Black Humor released?
Black Humor was released on April 12, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Humor?
The main cast of Black Humor includes Pierre Brasseur, Jean Richard, Sylvie, Alida Valli, Pauline Carton.