The Spice of Life (film)

The Spice of Life (French: Les Casse Pieds) is a 1948 French comedy film directed by Jean Dréville and starring Noël-Noël, Bernard Blier and Jean Tissier. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré.

The Spice of Life
Directed by	Jean Dréville
Written by	Noël-Noël
Produced by	Alain Poiré
Starring	Noël-Noël Bernard Blier Jean Tissier
Cinematography	Léonce-Henri Burel
Edited by	Jean Feyte
Music by	René Cloërec
Production company	Cinéphonic
Distributed by	Gaumont Film Company
Release date	26 October 1948 (1948-10-26)
Running time	75 minutes
Country	France
Language	French
Box office	4,328,290 admissions (France)[1]

Reception

The film was the fifth most popular movie at the French box office in 1949.^[1]

Cast

• Noël-Noël as Lecturer
• Bernard Blier as Bernard
• Jean Tissier as Jean
• Henri Crémieux as Henri
• Pierre Destailles as L'employé du gaz
• Marguerite Deval as Marguerite
• René Blancard as Thomas
• Paul Frankeur as Le blagueur
• Georges Questau as Le postillonneur
• Jacques Mattler as L'industriel
• Charles Vissières as Le speaker
• Claire Olivier as La dame qui porte en ville
• Elisa Lamotte as La dame qui conduit mal
• Marion Tourès as L'amoureuse
• Aline André as L'épouse
• La Houppa as La fille
• Madeleine Barbulée as La chanteuse

References

1. "French Box Office in 1948". Box Office Story.

Bibliography

• Biggs, Melissa E. French films, 1945-1993: a critical filmography of the 400 most important releases. McFarland & Company, 1996.

External links

• The Spice of Life at IMDb