Asphalt (1981): Cast
Asphalt is a 1981 comedy drama directed by Denis Amar, starring Jean-Pierre Marielle as Albert Pourrat, Philippe Ogouz and Eric Magnan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Denis Amar
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films de l'Epée
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Asphalt About?
The premise of Asphalt without spoilers.
Amid sweltering summer traffic, Juliet, Albert, Jaeger and Arthur each find their plans derailed. None of them reaches their intended destination before becoming caught in a catastrophic accident. The crash irrevocably alters their lives, leaving lasting consequences for each of them.
Asphalt Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- motorway
- traffic jam
- summer vacation
- departure
- car crash
- car wreck
- dog
- death
- accident
- police
- police officer
- lover
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- tarmac
- one word title
Asphalt Cast & Characters
Jean-Pierre Marielle leads the cast as Albert Pourrat, with Philippe Ogouz as Jean-Claude Jaeger and Eric Magnan as Marc Jaeger. Directed by Denis Amar; 53 actors are credited in all.
- Director Denis Amar
- Jean-Pierre Marielle as Albert Pourrat
- Philippe Ogouz as Jean-Claude Jaeger
- Eric Magnan as Marc Jaeger
- Jean Yanne as Arthur Colonna
Also Starring in Asphalt
· 49 more- Richard Anconina Looter after the accident
- Christopher Lambert Hospital doctor
- Mathieu Schiffman Hotel receptionist
- Georges Wilson Professor Kalendarian
- Jacques Boudet Gendarme
- Louis Seigner Old man from the junkyard
- Etienne Chicot Caron, junkyard boss
- Bernard Verley Friend of Montpellier
- Philippe Brizard Jules Giroux
- Danièle Lebrun Florence Rouvier
- Carole Laure Juliette Delors
- François Dyrek Edward
- Pierre Frag Suitcase merchant
- Christophe Bourseiller Mechanic
- Marie Mergey Kalendarian’s assistant
- Jacques Chailleux Medical assistant
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- Antoinette Moya Cashier at the roadside restaurant
- René Bouloc Sewn
- Christian Benedetti Driver of the van pile-up
- Daniel Sarky Kalendarian's assistant surgeon
- Olivier Hémon Second man with the rifle
- Charlotte Maury-Sentier Raymond's wife
- Christian Morin Journalist from Europe 1
- Roger Miremont Edouard
- Jean Amos Gendarme of the pileup
- Bernard Larmande Gendarme
- Jean Le Mouël Accident victim who helps Jaeger's son
- Emilie Benoît Nurse
- Eric Hémon First man with the rifle
- Germaine Ledoyen Elderly lady from the car junkyard
- Nella Barbier Mrs. Pourrat
- Betty Berr Woman witness to the pileup
- Jean-Pierre Laurent Roadside restaurant server
- Luc Ponette Unwelcome man at the roadside restaurant
- Régis Ander Gendarme at the toll booth
- Daniel Guillaume Doctor
- Daniel Bilalian Journalist from Antenne 2
- Nicole Vassel Nicole Pourrat
- Marie Lebée Caron's secretary
- Alex Lacaste Roger, journalist's assistant
- Eliane Borras Wife of Juliette's couple of friends
- Gérard Cailleux Man from couple to hitchhiker
- Ghylaine Dumas Woman helping after pileup
- Laurence Jeanneret Juliette Giroux
- Gérard Loreau Unwelcome man at the roadside restaurant
- José Otero Milo, gas station attendant at the roadside restaurant
- Amandine Rajau Child of Juliette's couple of friends
- Jacky Tertrin Suitcase merchant's assistant
- Guiguin Moro
More from Denis Amar
More films directed by Denis Amar: Hiver 54, l’abbé Pierre and L’Addition.
Cars in Asphalt
53 cars on screen, including the 1978 Citroën Ami 8 Break and the 1972 Fiat 130.
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1978 Citroën Ami 8 Break Important role -
1972 Fiat 130 Important role -
1967 Jaguar 420 G Mk.X Important role -
1980 Lancia Beta Important role
Asphalt Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Asfalt” and “Километры риска”.
- Also known as
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- Asfalt
- Километры риска
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Asphalt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Asphalt, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Asphalt?
Asphalt runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Asphalt released?
Asphalt was released on January 7, 1981.
Who directed Asphalt?
Asphalt was directed by Denis Amar.
More films by Denis Amar Who is in the cast of Asphalt?
Asphalt stars Jean-Pierre Marielle as Albert Pourrat, Philippe Ogouz as Jean-Claude Jaeger and Eric Magnan as Marc Jaeger, among 53 credited actors.
Does Asphalt have a post-credit scene?
No. Asphalt has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Asphalt in?
The original language of Asphalt is French.
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