Overview

Charles is a student in Strasbourg. Abandoned by Liliane, his fiancée, who has inexplicably given up on marriage, he moves to Paris, where he decides to pursue a career in cinema. He founded a film club and became a journalist, then assistant to a famous director. Little by little, he came face to face with the various compromises inherent in this professional milieu. After writing a screenplay about his experiences, he enlists the help of Chantal, a young actress, to bring his film project to fruition.

Cast

Pierre Michaël, Anne Doat, Anne Tonietti, Michel Bardinet, Paul Frankeur, Henri Vilbert, Louis Seigner, Louis Arbessier

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What is "The Crab Basket" about?

Charles is a student in Strasbourg. Abandoned by Liliane, his fiancée, who has inexplicably given up on marriage, he moves to Paris, where he decides to pursue a career in cinema. He founded a film club and became a journalist, then assistant to a famous director. Little by little, he came face to face with the various compromises inherent in this professional milieu. After writing a screenplay about his experiences, he enlists the help of Chantal, a young actress, to bring his film project to fruition.

When was "The Crab Basket" released?

The Crab Basket was released in 1960.

Who stars in "The Crab Basket"?

The cast includes Pierre Michaël, Anne Doat, Anne Tonietti, Michel Bardinet.