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An experience that hammers your sensibilities. - La Grande Bouffe
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Title: La Grande Bouffe

Release Date: 16 May 1973

Runtime: 2h 10m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Capitolina Produzioni Cinematografiche, Films 66, Mara Films

Production Companies: Capitolina Produzioni Cinematografiche, Films 66, Mara Films

Overview: Four friends gather at a villa with the intention of eating themselves to death.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (510 votes)

Cast

  • Marcello: Marcello Mastroianni
  • Ugo: Ugo Tognazzi
  • Michel: Michel Piccoli
  • Philippe: Philippe Noiret
  • Andrea: Andréa Ferréol
  • Danielle: Solange Blondeau
  • Anne: Florence Giorgetti
  • Nicole: Michèle Alexandre
  • Madeleine: Monique Chaumette
  • Hector: Henri Piccoli
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