Bad Spelling (2004): Cast & Box Office
Bad Spelling is a 2004 drama directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann, starring Damien Jouillerot as Daniel Massu, son of the directors of studies, Olivier Gourmet and Carole Bouquet. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bad Spelling About?
The premise of Bad Spelling without spoilers.
At a French boarding school for troubled youth in the early 1970s, the headmaster and his wife decide their fifteen‑year‑old son Daniel, who looks much younger, must finally live in the dorm with the other students to avoid any appearance of special treatment. He must earn the trust and respect of peers, all of whom come from difficult backgrounds.
Bad Spelling Cast & Characters
Damien Jouillerot leads the cast as Daniel Massu, son of the directors of studies, with Olivier Gourmet as Pierre Massu, director of the college and Carole Bouquet as Geneviève Massu, director of studies. Directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
- Damien Jouillerot as Daniel Massu, son of the directors of studies
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Olivier Gourmet as Pierre Massu, director of the college -
Carole Bouquet as Geneviève Massu, director of studies - Marie Bunel as College secretary
Also Starring in Bad Spelling
· 15 more- Franc Bruneau Jean-Claude Griset, anarchist student
- Jean Lescot Mr. Levi, French teacher
- Yvon Martin Mr. Sinclair, monitor of the fourths
- Arnaud Giovaninetti Gianni Salvadori, boarding supervisor
- Khalid Maadour Marcel Marazelle
- Florent Gouëlou Fourth grader
- Sylvie Huguel Mrs. Beyer, history teacher
- Anthony Decadi René Boury, traitor
- Raphaël Goldman Richard Zygelman, Daniel's friend
- Deborah Grall Mercedes Suza-Lobo, beautiful student
- Victor Carril First Deloge twin
- Stéphane Höhn Mr. Monteil
- Bernard Charnacé Mr. Brian, English teacher
- Alexandre Carril Second Deloge twin
- Noémie Develay Isabelle Cizar, unruly student
More from Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
More films directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann: He’s My Girl and Not Everybody’s Lucky Enough to Have Communist Parents.
Bad Spelling Box Office
Bad Spelling grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- International
- $2.1M
Bad Spelling Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Das Alphabet des Lebens” and “Орфографические ошибки”.
- Also known as
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- Das Alphabet des Lebens
- Орфографические ошибки
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Bad Spelling FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bad Spelling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bad Spelling?
Bad Spelling runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Bad Spelling released?
Bad Spelling was released on August 4, 2004.
Who directed Bad Spelling?
Bad Spelling was directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann.
More films by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann Who is in the cast of Bad Spelling?
Bad Spelling stars Damien Jouillerot as Daniel Massu, son of the directors of studies, Olivier Gourmet as Pierre Massu, director of the college and Carole Bouquet as Geneviève Massu, director of studies, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Bad Spelling make at the box office?
Bad Spelling grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Does Bad Spelling have a post-credit scene?
No. Bad Spelling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bad Spelling in?
The original language of Bad Spelling is French.
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