The Spice of Life (film)

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)

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.

Reception

The film was the fifth most popular movie at the French box office in 1949.

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

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