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What a Flash!

Oct 3, 1972 · 1h 35m
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The producers of this French film took approximately 100 people, put them on a soundstage and had them improvise this film based on the premise that they are on a spaceship escaping from the dictators of earth and only have a few days to live. Improvisation is a dangerous art-form; unprepared amateurs invariably come up with gross caricatures when challenged to improvise. The actors' choices in this film include an allegorical pageant of the life of Jesus, a marriage, an orgy, and some genuinely affectionate moments. Nonetheless, as an experimental effort in large-group improvisation, the film is instructive. - Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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CAST

Kavi Alexander
Jérôme Baboulène
Georges Bécot
Alain Bellaïche
Jean-Michel Boissier
Guy-Louis Duboucheron
Jean-Yves Bouvier
Patrick Burke
Directed by Jean-Michel Barjol

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Les Films Marquise
Country
FR

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