Be Beautiful But Shut Up (1958)
Sois belle et tais-toi (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 50min
- Comedy
- 07 May 1958 (France)
- Movie
A beautiful 18-year-old orphan escapes from a reformatory and hooks up wth a gang of jewel smugglers, and decides on a life of crime. However, she falls for and marries a policeman, putting a crimp in her criminal career.
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| Henri Vidal | ... |
Jean Morel
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| Mylène Demongeot | ... |
Virginie Dumayet
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| Béatrice Altariba | ... |
Olga Babitcheff
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| René Lefèvre | ... |
Monsieur Raphael
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| Jean-Paul Belmondo | ... |
Pierrot
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| Anne Collette | ... |
Prudence
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| Robert Dalban | ... |
Le commissaire Gotterat
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François Darbon | ... |
Gino
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Robert Bazil | ... |
Le patron de l'auberge
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Gabrielle Fontan | ... |
La grand-mère de Jean
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| André Thorent | ... |
Le chauffeur de Charlemagne
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| Alain Delon | ... |
Loulou
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| Roger Hanin | ... |
Charlemagne
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| Darry Cowl | ... |
L'inspecteur Jerome
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| Marcel Bernier | ... |
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
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Charles Bouillaud | ... |
L'agent du commissariat (uncredited)
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Henri Coutet | ... |
Le chauffeur du fourgon (uncredited)
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Lucien Desagneaux | ... |
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
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| Guy Henry | ... |
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
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Nicole Jonesco | ... |
La serveuse au Zénith (uncredited)
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Jean Juillard | ... |
L'homme ivre du bistrot (uncredited)
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| Roger Legris | ... |
Le gardien du musée Grévin (uncredited)
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Jean Minisini | ... |
Le chauffeur de Charlemagne (uncredited)
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| Bernard Musson | ... |
Le secrétaire du commissaire (uncredited)
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Suzanne Nivette | ... |
La religieuse (uncredited)
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André Philip | ... |
Le directeur du cirque (uncredited)
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Jacques Seiler | ... |
Un inspecteur (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Marc Allégret | ||
Written by
| Marc Allégret | ... | (screenplay and adaptation) |
| Gabriel Arout | ... | (adaptation) |
| William Benjamin | ... | (screenplay) |
| Odette Joyeux | ... | (adaptation) |
| Jean Marsan | ... | (adaptation) |
| Jean Marsan | ... | (dialogue) |
| Roger Vadim | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| Raymond Eger | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jean Wiener | ||
Cinematography by
| Armand Thirard | ||
Editing by
| Suzanne de Troeye | ||
Editorial Department
| Roger Cacheux | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Auguste Capelier | ||
| Alexandre Trauner | ||
Costume Design by
| Marc Doelnitz | ||
Makeup Department
| Boris Karabanoff | ... | makeup artist |
| Huguette Lalaurette | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Roger Boulais | ... | unit manager |
| Raymond Eger | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pascal Jardin | ... | second assistant director |
| Claude Vital | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Pierre Duquesne | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Robert Biard | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Florent | ... | assistant camera |
| Louis Née | ... | camera operator |
| Raymond Voinquel | ... | still photographer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Suzanne Durrenberger | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Maurice Saltano | ... | consultant: magic |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Les Films Corona (1958) (France) (theatrical)
- Pallas Filmverleih (1959) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- René Chateau Video (2004) (France) (DVD)
- Rare Films and More (2016) (United States) (DVD) (English sub-titles)
- ANEC (2017) (Japan) (DVD)
- Ciné+ (2023) (France) (tv)
- M6 (2000) (France) (tv)
- M6 (2005) (France) (tv)
- MT Films (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
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A beautiful 18-year-old orphan escapes from a reformatory and hooks up wth a gang of jewel smugglers, and decides on a life of crime. However, she falls for and marries a policeman, putting a crimp in her criminal career. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The English-track version ends with the title line of dialog, accurately translated as Vidal says "Be Beautiful and Shut Up". However, the DVD packaging is titled "Be Beautiful but Shut Up" instead. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 14 April 2013 (2013). See more » |