Grand Guignol movie poster

Grand Guignol

February 25, 1987 1h 28m 3.4/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Grand Guignol is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jean Marbœuf. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Caroline Cellier, Marie Dubois, and Jean-Claude Brialy

Synopsis

Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horror plays in a dance hall. Sarah comes out of the wings for life, but it turns out to be as incongruous and phantasmagorical as her husband's plays. This is why she returns to him. "The real grand guignol is life. The other is the farce."

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 25, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 3.4/10 Mixed (10 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • UGC Films
  • Les Films Aramis
  • Les Films du Chantier
  • Monthyon Films
  • Top n°1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Guignol about?

Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horr...

Who directed Grand Guignol?

Grand Guignol was directed by Jean Marbœuf.

How long is Grand Guignol?

Grand Guignol has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Grand Guignol released?

Grand Guignol was released on February 25, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Grand Guignol?

The main cast of Grand Guignol includes Caroline Cellier, Marie Dubois, Jean-Claude Brialy, Guy Marchand, Michel Galabru.