Pantalaskas
Originally released in 1960. Pantalaskas is a comedy/drama film. directed by Paul Paviot.
Starring Carl Studer, Ana María Cassan, and Bernard Lajarrige
Synopsis
An off-beat, uneven tale about a man intent on suicide and the three people who try to talk him out of it, Pantalaskas stars American Carl Studer in the title role of the morose, would-be suicide. Set in Paris and taking place over an entire night, the story has a complication in that the trio who want to prevent the suicide do not speak the man's language -- he is Lithuanian and speaks no French. So the protagonists comb the underbelly of a nighttime Paris, looking high and low but mostly low for anyone who speaks Lithuanian. Depending mainly on dialogue for its impact, the verbose drama reveals how the protagonists undergo a transformation as the night wears on.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Carl Studer
as Casimir Pantalaskas
Ana María Cassan
as Anna-Maria
Bernard Lajarrige
as Clergeon
Daniel Emilfork
as The baron
Jacques Marin
as Tropmann
Albert Rémy
as Georges Battistini
Dominique Boschero
as The brunette prostitute
Marie-Hélène Dasté
as The illuminated
Hubert Deschamps
as Rabiniot
Yvette Etiévant
as Maria Clairgeon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Contact Organisation
- Pavox Films
- Alter Films
- PIP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pantalaskas about?
An off-beat, uneven tale about a man intent on suicide and the three people who try to talk him out of it, Pantalaskas stars American Carl Studer in the title role of the morose, would-be suicide. ...
Who directed Pantalaskas?
Pantalaskas was directed by Paul Paviot.
How long is Pantalaskas?
Pantalaskas has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Pantalaskas released?
Pantalaskas was released on February 8, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pantalaskas?
The main cast of Pantalaskas includes Carl Studer, Ana María Cassan, Bernard Lajarrige, Daniel Emilfork, Jacques Marin.