Movie: The Dwarf

Top 8 Billed Cast

Roland Lacoste
Roland Lacoste

The dwarf

Jean Houbé
Jean Houbé

Valentin

Paul Frankeur
Paul Frankeur

Barnaboum

Jacques Gripel
Jacques Gripel

Fifrelin, the snake-man

Evelyne Lacroix
Evelyne Lacroix

Germina, the horsewoman

Fernande Albany
Fernande Albany

Mary

Dominique Davray
Dominique Davray

Alexandra

Arthur Allan
Arthur Allan

The clown Pataclac

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    In a small circus campaign, the act of Valentine, the dwarf, is one of the highlights of the show. But then one night, he grew suddenly and turns into a handsome young man of six feet tall. First mad with joy, he will face harsh reality of normality.

  • Release Date

    1961-03-19

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français

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