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Francoise Steps Out

Original title: Rue de l'Estrapade
  • 1953
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
374
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Francoise Steps Out (1953)
FrenchComedyDrama

While Henri Laurent speeds along on the racing circuits, his pretty wife Françoise goes from luxury boutique to luxury boutique with her best friend Denise. One day, Denise lets her know tha... Read allWhile Henri Laurent speeds along on the racing circuits, his pretty wife Françoise goes from luxury boutique to luxury boutique with her best friend Denise. One day, Denise lets her know that Henri has a lover. Outraged, Françoise moves out of marital home and rents a maids' room... Read allWhile Henri Laurent speeds along on the racing circuits, his pretty wife Françoise goes from luxury boutique to luxury boutique with her best friend Denise. One day, Denise lets her know that Henri has a lover. Outraged, Françoise moves out of marital home and rents a maids' room in Rue de l'Estrapade. Henri tries to get his wife back but Françoise does not listen. Sh... Read all

  • Director
    • Jacques Becker
  • Writers
    • Annette Wademant
    • Jacques Becker
  • Stars
    • Daniel Gélin
    • Louis Jourdan
    • Anne Vernon
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    374
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jacques Becker
    • Writers
      • Annette Wademant
      • Jacques Becker
    • Stars
      • Daniel Gélin
      • Louis Jourdan
      • Anne Vernon
    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Top Cast28

    Daniel Gélin
    Daniel Gélin
    • Robert
    Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan
    • Henri Laurent
    Anne Vernon
    Anne Vernon
    • Françoise Laurent
    Jean Servais
    Jean Servais
    • Jacques Christian
    Micheline Dax
    Micheline Dax
    • Denise
    Michel Flamme
    • Patrick
    Jacques Morel
    • Marcel
    Marcelle Praince
    Marcelle Praince
    • Madame Fourcade
    Henri Belly
    • Freddy
    Pâquerette
    Pâquerette
    • Madame Pommier
    • (as Madame Paquerette)
    Jean Ozenne
    • Le concierge
    Françoise Honorat
    Fernand Rauzéna
    • Simon
    • (as Fernand Rauzena)
    Claude Larue
    • Corinne
    Marcel Rouzé
    • Le locataire furieux
    • (as Rouzé)
    Lucienne Legrand
    Lucienne Legrand
    • La vendeuse
    Jean Valmence
    • Roland
    Denise Precheur
    • Director
      • Jacques Becker
    • Writers
      • Annette Wademant
      • Jacques Becker
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This movie features the first song by Georges Brassens ever printed on film.
    • Connections
      Featured in My Journey Through French Cinema (2016)
    • Soundtracks
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      Music by Francis Lemarque
      Lyrics by Francis Lemarque
      Performed by Francis Lemarque

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 15, 1953 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Ulica Estrapade
    • Filming locations
      • Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry, Essonne, France(car racing scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Cinéphonic
      • Filmsonor
      • Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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