The Devil by the Tail(1969)
Le diable par la queue
Aw, hell
The Devil by the Tail Synopsis
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.
The Devil by the Tail (1969) is a comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca, released on February 7, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, Maria Schell and Jean Rochefort. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers:
- Claude Sautet, Daniel Boulanger, Daniel Boulanger
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Penzer
- Production:
- Produzioni Associate Delphos, Fildebroc, Les Productions Artistes Associés
- Status:
- Released
The Devil by the Tail Cast & Crew
Main cast
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"
Marthe Keller
as Amélie, baronne de Coustines
Claude Piéplu
as Monsieur Patin
Xavier Gélin
as Charly - le garagiste
Jacques Balutin
as Max - le premier complice
Pierre Tornade
as Schwartz - le second complice
Tanya Lopert
as Cookie
Clotilde Joano
as La comtesse Jeanne, la cousine pianiste
Key crew
Directed by Philippe de Broca, written by Claude Sautet, Daniel Boulanger and Daniel Boulanger.
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The Devil by the Tail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Devil by the Tail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil by the Tail online?
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The Devil by the Tail (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Devil by the Tail?
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The main cast of The Devil by the Tail (1969) includes Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, Maria Schell, Jean Rochefort and Jean-Pierre Marielle. The film was directed by Philippe de Broca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil by the Tail released?
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The Devil by the Tail was released on February 7, 1969 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Devil by the Tail worth watching?
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The Devil by the Tail (1969) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.