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Crazy in the Noodle (1957): Cast

Crazy in the Noodle (1957) movie poster

Crazy in the Noodle is a 1957 romantic comedy directed by Maurice Régamey, starring Louis de Funès as Pierre Cousin, Robert Manuel and Moustache. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

Crazy in the Noodle (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Maurice Régamey
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Crime
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crazy in the Noodle About?

The premise of Crazy in the Noodle without spoilers.

Pierre Cousin, a melancholic compositor, repeatedly attempts suicide. After five failures, he hires professional hitmen to kill him. While awaiting death, he unintentionally saves a suicidal young woman, falls in love and finds a reason to live. Now he must confront the assassins he hired and try to cancel the contract.

Crazy in the Noodle Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • job
  • reference to astrology
  • reference to a zodiac sign
  • leo the astrological sign
  • zodiac sign
  • reference to leo the astrological sign
  • astrology
  • 20th century
  • europe
  • european comedy
  • food in title
  • 1950s
+2 more
  • french comedy
  • suicide by hitman
Cast & crew

Crazy in the Noodle Cast & Characters

Louis de Funès leads the cast as Pierre Cousin, with Robert Manuel as Tony and Moustache as Orchestra's drummer. Directed by Maurice Régamey; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Crazy in the Noodle

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Crazy in the Noodle Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “So ein Unglücksrabe” and “Balduin, der Selbstmörder”.

Also known as
  • So ein Unglücksrabe
  • Balduin, der Selbstmörder
  • Як волосина в супі
  • Woll’n Sie nicht mein Mörder sein?
  • Совершенно некстати
  • Megmentettem az életemet
  • שערה בקערת מרק
  • Косъм в супата
  • Jak włos w zupie
  • Ko prstom u pekmez
  • 不合时宜
  • Μια τρίχα στη σούπα

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Crazy in the Noodle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Crazy in the Noodle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crazy in the Noodle?

Crazy in the Noodle runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Crazy in the Noodle released?

Crazy in the Noodle was released on May 14, 1957.

Who directed Crazy in the Noodle?

Crazy in the Noodle was directed by Maurice Régamey.

More films by Maurice Régamey

Who is in the cast of Crazy in the Noodle?

Crazy in the Noodle stars Louis de Funès as Pierre Cousin, Robert Manuel as Tony and Moustache as Orchestra's drummer, among 31 credited actors.

Does Crazy in the Noodle have a post-credit scene?

No. Crazy in the Noodle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Crazy in the Noodle in?

The original language of Crazy in the Noodle is French.

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