The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Originally released in 1972. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a comedy film. directed by Luis Buñuel.
Starring Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, and Paul Frankeur
Synopsis
In Luis Buñuel’s deliciously satiric masterpiece, an upper-class sextet sits down to dinner but never eats, their attempts continually thwarted by a vaudevillian mixture of events both actual and imagined.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (876 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Box Office
$103.2K
0.1x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernando Rey
as Don Rafael
Delphine Seyrig
as Simone Thévenot
Paul Frankeur
as François Thévenot
Stéphane Audran
as Alice Sénéchal
Bulle Ogier
as Florence
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Henri Sénéchal
Julien Bertheau
as Monsignor Dufour
Claude Piéplu
as Colonel
Michel Piccoli
as Interior Minister
François Maistre
as Inspector Delecluze
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $103,230
Production Companies
- Greenwich Film Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie about?
In Luis Buñuel’s deliciously satiric masterpiece, an upper-class sextet sits down to dinner but never eats, their attempts continually thwarted by a vaudevillian mixture of events both actual an...
Who directed The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was directed by Luis Buñuel.
How long is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie released?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was released on September 15, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The main cast of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie includes Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Paul Frankeur, Stéphane Audran, Bulle Ogier.
Is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie worth watching?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 876 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.