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Release Year1954
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageNL
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorJoris Diels
WritersRobert Lussac, Mitje Wolfaert, Joris Diels
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIt's a Cruel World!
About It's a Cruel World!
Mr Van Peborgh, an "artiste photographe", remained alone with his three sons Henri, Frans and Louis after the death of his wife.The household is done by the maid Beth while the graceful girl Marie helps him in the store.The eldest son Henri is engaged to Hortense and thinks he's getting married soon.Louis wants to leave for America. The big engagement party on which the whole family is present starts without worry but ends up in a disaster because "It's cruel in the world".
Directed by Joris Diels, It's a Cruel World! leans on a strong ensemble — Lizy Berna, René Bertal, Alma Blanca — 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 comedy titles of 1954.
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