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The High Life

October 26, 1951 1h 40m

Originally released in 1951. The High Life is a drama film. directed by Henri Schneider.

Starring Luc Andrieux, Serge Bento, and Paul Bisciglia

Synopsis

Jojo is a seventeen-year-old factory worker living poorly in Aubervilliers with his grandmother. Dissatisfied with his lackluster everyday life, Jojo dreams of the high life. He starts mixing with shady individuals such as thieves and traffickers. At a time, he even contemplates murdering a rich butcher. Fortunately, his protector Monsieur Charles, a warm-hearted gangster, will stop him from carrying out this crazy plan, thus wasting his young life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 26, 1951 74 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Éclair-Journal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The High Life about?

Jojo is a seventeen-year-old factory worker living poorly in Aubervilliers with his grandmother. Dissatisfied with his lackluster everyday life, Jojo dreams of the high life. He starts mixing with ...

Who directed The High Life?

The High Life was directed by Henri Schneider.

How long is The High Life?

The High Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The High Life released?

The High Life was released on October 26, 1951 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The High Life?

The main cast of The High Life includes Luc Andrieux, Serge Bento, Paul Bisciglia, José Casa, Rémi Clary.