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Cul-de-sac

1966·Movie·12A·112 min·6.7(310)

Sometimes there’s nothing left to do but laugh!

On the run and in search of help, two wounded gangsters find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.

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About Cul-de-sac

Cul-de-sac is a 1966 English-language thriller, comedy and crime film directed by Roman Polanski. The cast is led by Lionel Stander, Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Cul-de-sac was produced by Tekli British Productions and Compton Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 17, 1966, and carries a 12A certification.

Director
Roman Polanski
Writers
Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski
Release date
June 17, 1966
Original language
English
Age rating
12A
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$0 million
Production
Tekli British Productions, Compton Films
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Cul-de-sac cast & crew

Cul-de-sac was directed by Roman Polanski and written by Gérard Brach and Roman Polanski.

The cast features Lionel Stander as Richard, Donald Pleasence as George, Françoise Dorléac as Teresa, Jack MacGowran as Albie, Iain Quarrier as Christopher, and Jacqueline Bisset as Jacqueline.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Krzysztof Komeda, cinematography is by Gilbert Taylor, and it was produced by Michael Klinger and Tony Tenser.

Is Cul-de-sac worth watching?

Cul-de-sac holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 310 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, comedy, and crime, Cul-de-sac is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Cul-de-sac

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Cast of Cul-de-sac

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Richard

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

George

Françoise Dorléac

Françoise Dorléac

Teresa

Jack MacGowran

Jack MacGowran

Albie

Iain Quarrier

Iain Quarrier

Christopher

Jacqueline Bisset

Jacqueline Bisset

Jacqueline

Renée Houston

Renée Houston

Christopher's Mother

William Franklyn

William Franklyn

Cecil

Geoffrey Sumner

Geoffrey Sumner

Christopher's Father

Robert Dorning

Robert Dorning

Philip Fairweather

Marie Kean

Marie Kean

Marion Fairweather

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Trevor Delaney

Nicholas

Cul-de-sac — FAQs

Where can I watch Cul-de-sac in United States?

Cul-de-sac is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo in United States.

Is Cul-de-sac on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Cul-de-sac is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Cul-de-sac in?

Cul-de-sac is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cul-de-sac?

Cul-de-sac runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).

What is Cul-de-sac rated?

Cul-de-sac is rated 12A. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 310 ratings.

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