Burning Fuse
Originally released in 1957. Burning Fuse is a crime film. directed by Henri Decoin. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raymond Pellegrin, Charles Vanel, and Peter van Eyck
Synopsis
Lola, the wife of arms dealer Pedro Wassewich, is attracted to Ludovic, a young painter who turns out to be the emissary of a notorious gangster. He claims to have been sent by the latter to pick up a shipment. In fact, it's the police who, behind the scenes, orchestrate the operation to catch Wassewich red-handed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Raymond Pellegrin
as Ludovic 'Ludo' Ferrier
Charles Vanel
as Albatrasse
Peter van Eyck
as Pédro Wassevitch
Lino Ventura
as Legentil
Françoise Fabian
as Lola Wassevitch
Jacqueline Maillan
as Mrs. Catherine, innkeeper
Lyla Rocco
as Brigitte
Mathilde Casadesus
as Mimi
Pierre-Louis
as Inspector Fougeron
Roland Armontel
as Antoine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Abbey Films
- Gallus Films
- Jolly Film
- SLPF
- Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burning Fuse about?
Lola, the wife of arms dealer Pedro Wassewich, is attracted to Ludovic, a young painter who turns out to be the emissary of a notorious gangster. He claims to have been sent by the latter to pick u...
Who directed Burning Fuse?
Burning Fuse was directed by Henri Decoin.
How long is Burning Fuse?
Burning Fuse has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Burning Fuse released?
Burning Fuse was released on February 27, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burning Fuse?
The main cast of Burning Fuse includes Raymond Pellegrin, Charles Vanel, Peter van Eyck, Lino Ventura, Françoise Fabian.