Drummer-Crab
Originally released in 1977. Drummer-Crab is a drama/war film. directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean Rochefort, Claude Rich, and Jacques Perrin
Synopsis
"Le Crabe Tambour" ("Drummer Crab") is the nickname for the mysterious central character, Willsdorff (Jacques Perrin), an Alsatian, whose doomed, out-of-date career is recalled through the tales of three naval officers currently serving aboard a French supply ship in the North Atlantic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (68 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Rochefort
as Captain, commander of the escort ship
Claude Rich
as Pierre, medical officer
Jacques Perrin
as Lieutenant Willsdorff, 'Le Crabe-Tambour'
Aurore Clément
as Aurore, nurse in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Odile Versois
as The wife at the bistro of the former gendarme
Pierre Rousseau
as Babourg, former sailor
Jacques Dufilho
as Chief mechanic
François Dyrek
as Former gendarme, boss of the bistro
Jean Champion
as Admiral Dönitz's admirer at the bistro
Bernard Lajarrige
as Rector
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- AMLF
- Bela Productions
- Lira Films
- Renn Productions
- TF1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drummer-Crab about?
"Le Crabe Tambour" ("Drummer Crab") is the nickname for the mysterious central character, Willsdorff (Jacques Perrin), an Alsatian, whose doomed, out-of-date career is recalled through the tales of...
Who directed Drummer-Crab?
Drummer-Crab was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
How long is Drummer-Crab?
Drummer-Crab has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Drummer-Crab released?
Drummer-Crab was released on November 9, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Drummer-Crab?
The main cast of Drummer-Crab includes Jean Rochefort, Claude Rich, Jacques Perrin, Aurore Clément, Odile Versois.