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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes1
DirectorJean-Jacques Grand-Jouan
WritersJean-Jacques Grand-Jouan
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRue du Pied de Grue
About Rue du Pied de Grue
A drifter navigates the fringes of Parisian society. The protagonist, a solitary man seeking direction, becomes entangled with a group of outsiders—misfits, lovers, and wanderers—who live on the city's margins. As he moves through this world, he connects with a woman whose struggles mirror his. Their relationship is fragile, shaped by fleeting moments of intimacy and the harsh realities of their surroundings. The film captures their attempts to escape their circumstances, but fate and the weight of their pasts make change elusive.
Directed by Jean-Jacques Grand-Jouan, Rue du Pied de Grue leans on a strong ensemble — Philippe Noiret, Pascale Audret, Jacques Chailleux — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1979.
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