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What a Flash! (1972)

Movie ★ 4.7 95 min

Comedy Drama

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

Jean-Michel Barjol Writer Jean-Michel Barjol Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 3, 1972
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0260556
Country
Language
Studio
Les Films Marquise

Themes

Cast

Kavi Alexander Jérôme Baboulène Georges Bécot Georges Bécot Alain Bellaïche Jean-Michel Boissier Guy-Louis Duboucheron Jean-Yves Bouvier Patrick Burke Jean-Pierre Coffe Jean-Pierre Coffe Catherine Faux Jacques Collard Jacques Collard Pierre Dagain Alain Dariès Jean-Claude Dauphin Jean-Claude Dauphin Marie-France Deblacker Pierre Devis Pierre Devis Patrick Despery Bernadette Lafont Bernadette Lafont

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Frequently asked questions

What is What a Flash! about?
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
Who directed What a Flash!?
What a Flash! was directed by Jean-Michel Barjol.
Who stars in What a Flash!?
What a Flash! stars Kavi Alexander, Jérôme Baboulène, Georges Bécot, Alain Bellaïche.
When was What a Flash! released?
What a Flash! is a 1972 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch What a Flash!?
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