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The Devil by the Tail (1969)
Director: Philippe de Broca
Cast: Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, Maria Schell, Jean Rochefort
6.7Runtime90 min
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Devil by the Tail, a 1969 French comedy directed by Philippe de Broca, has received a moderately positive critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 indicating generally favorable audience reception. The film's plot involving a hotel sabotaging passing cars to drum up business has been praised for its comedic premise, though details on major awards recognition are unavailable.
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Fans of director Philippe de Broca's comedic stylings will enjoy the delightful blend of slapstick hijinks and social commentary in the 1969 film The Devil by the Tail, which features standout performances from Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, and Jean Rochefort.
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The Devil by the Tail is a 1969 French-Italian comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca and starring Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud and Maria Schell. The French title refers to the idiom "Tirer le diable par la queue", meaning struggling to make ends meet.
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