The Devil by the Tail
“Aw, hell”
In this comedy, a run-down hotel drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars. The stuck motorists are then obliged to stay. Unfortunately, one of the sabotaged cars belongs to a bank robber. The hotel staff wants the robber out, but they also want to keep his ill-gotten money.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Devil by the Tail
The Devil by the Tail is a 1969 French-language comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca. The cast is led by Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, Maria Schell. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
The Devil by the Tail was produced by Produzioni Associate Delphos, Fildebroc, and Les Productions Artistes Associés and made in France and Italy. It was released on February 7, 1969.
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers
- Daniel Boulanger, Claude Sautet
- Release date
- February 7, 1969
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Produzioni Associate Delphos, Fildebroc, Les Productions Artistes Associés
The Devil by the Tail cast & crew
The Devil by the Tail was directed by Philippe de Broca and written by Daniel Boulanger and Claude Sautet.
The cast features Yves Montand as Le baron César Maricorne, Madeleine Renaud as La marquise, Maria Schell as La comtesse Diane, Jean Rochefort as Le comte Georges, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Jean-Jacques Leroy-Martin, le "play-boy", and Marthe Keller as Amélie, baronne de Coustines.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jean Penzer.
Is The Devil by the Tail worth watching?
The Devil by the Tail holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Devil by the Tail is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Devil by the Tail
Yves Montand
Le baron César Maricorne
Madeleine Renaud
La marquise
Maria Schell
La comtesse Diane
Jean Rochefort
Le comte Georges
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Jean-Jacques Leroy-Martin, le "play-boy"
Marthe Keller
Amélie, baronne de Coustines
Claude Piéplu
Monsieur Patin
Xavier Gélin
Charly - le garagiste
Jacques Balutin
Max - le premier complice
Pierre Tornade
Schwartz - le second complice
Tanya Lopert
Cookie
Clotilde Joano
La comtesse Jeanne, la cousine pianiste
The Devil by the Tail — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Devil by the Tail in United States?
The Devil by the Tail is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Devil by the Tail in?
The Devil by the Tail is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Devil by the Tail?
The Devil by the Tail runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Devil by the Tail rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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