Saltimbank
Originally released in 2003. Saltimbank is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jean-Claude Biette.
Starring Jean-Christophe Bouvet, Jean-Marc Barr, and Jeanne Balibar
Synopsis
The title reflects the brand of a financial institution, the bank of the Saltim family: Frederic, the younger brother, runs the family bank; his brother Bruno rejected the position of executive director, and chose to fund a theatrical company. Around them, there is a net of family members, friends, and acquaintances who seem to swirl around the banking brothers. Frederic and Bruno are both trying to control the future of their beautiful niece, Vanessa. The coffee shop owners Eve and Jim complicate everybody's life with their intrigues and lies. A strange stage director comes from his foreign exile. And lack of funds suddenly reveals the true colors of everyone - in banking, on stage, and everywhere.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
as Bruno Saltim
Jean-Marc Barr
as Frédéric Saltim
Jeanne Balibar
as Vanessa Bartholomioux
Michèle Moretti
as Florence
Pascal Cervo
as Félix
Marilyne Canto
as Eve La Rochelle
Laurent Cygler
as Jim La Rochelle
Thomas Badek
as Elie
Ysé Tran
as Margot Waï
Micheline Presle
as Mrs. Saltim
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gemini Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saltimbank about?
The title reflects the brand of a financial institution, the bank of the Saltim family: Frederic, the younger brother, runs the family bank; his brother Bruno rejected the position of executive dir...
Who directed Saltimbank?
Saltimbank was directed by Jean-Claude Biette.
How long is Saltimbank?
Saltimbank has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Saltimbank released?
Saltimbank was released on September 10, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Saltimbank?
The main cast of Saltimbank includes Jean-Christophe Bouvet, Jean-Marc Barr, Jeanne Balibar, Michèle Moretti, Pascal Cervo.