The Mischief Makers
A group of young boys develops a crush on a girl, leading to jealousy toward her boyfriend. They scheme to disrupt their relationship, and when the boyfriend catches one of them spying, he punishes him harshly. In retaliation, the boys attempt to make the girl doubt her boyfriend's love.
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| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
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About The Mischief Makers
The Mischief Makers is a 1957 French-language comedy film directed by François Truffaut. The cast is led by Gérard Blain, Bernadette Lafont, Michel François. It has a runtime of 0h 18m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Mischief Makers was produced by Les Films du Carrosse and made in France. It was released on November 14, 1957.
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Writers
- François Truffaut
- Release date
- November 14, 1957
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films du Carrosse
The Mischief Makers cast & crew
The Mischief Makers was directed by François Truffaut and written by François Truffaut.
The cast features Gérard Blain as Gérard, Bernadette Lafont as Bernadette Jouve, Michel François as Narrator (voice), Alain Baldy as Kid (uncredited), Robert Bulle as Kid (uncredited), and Henri Demaegdt as Kid (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Le Roux and cinematography is by Jean Malige.
Is The Mischief Makers worth watching?
The Mischief Makers holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 105 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 18m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Mischief Makers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mischief Makers
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Cast of The Mischief Makers
Gérard Blain
Gérard
Bernadette Lafont
Bernadette Jouve
Michel François
Narrator (voice)
Alain Baldy
Kid (uncredited)
Robert Bulle
Kid (uncredited)
Henri Demaegdt
Kid (uncredited)
Dimitri Moretti
Kid (uncredited)
Daniel Ricaulx
Kid (uncredited)
Jean-Claude Brialy
The man in the film
The Mischief Makers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mischief Makers in United States?
The Mischief Makers is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Mischief Makers on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Mischief Makers is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Mischief Makers in?
The Mischief Makers is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mischief Makers?
The Mischief Makers runs 0 hours 18 minutes (18 minutes).
▸What is The Mischief Makers rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 105 ratings.
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