Gala (1961): Cast
Gala is a 1961 short music comedy directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet, starring Claude Melki as Léon, Dolly Bell and Gésip Légitimus. It runs 20 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- Jean-Daniel Pollet
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les films Jean-Daniel Pollet
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gala About?
The premise of Gala without spoilers.
A more refined version of Pourvu, this 1961 film unfolds in a smoky black‑cha‑cha nightclub where atmosphere outweighs jokes or dialogue. Director Pollet emphasizes visual tension, pitting the club manager’s sleek, confident bearing against Melki’s decidedly uncool demeanor and ill‑suited wardrobe, creating a lingering sense of unease.
Gala Cast & Characters
Claude Melki leads the cast as Léon, with Dolly Bell and Gésip Légitimus. Directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean-Daniel Pollet
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More films directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet: Contretemps, Pour mémoire, The Acrobat and The Order.
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Gala FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gala, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gala?
Gala runs 20 minutes.
When was Gala released?
Gala was released in 1961.
Who directed Gala?
Gala was directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
More films by Jean-Daniel Pollet Who is in the cast of Gala?
Gala stars Claude Melki as Léon, Dolly Bell and Gésip Légitimus, among 5 credited actors.
Does Gala have a post-credit scene?
No. Gala has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Gala in?
The original language of Gala is French.
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