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Comedy drama

Nailcruncher (1988): Cast

Nailcruncher (1988) movie poster

Nailcruncher is a 1988 comedy drama directed by Moshé Mizrahi, starring Bernard Blier as Saltiel, Jean Carmet and Pierre Richard. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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Nailcruncher (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Moshé Mizrahi
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
Cofimage
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nailcruncher About?

The premise of Nailcruncher without spoilers.

Adapation of the fanciful comic novel by Albert Cohen.

Nailcruncher Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • marseille france
  • treasure
  • zionist
  • polish jew
  • palestine
  • league of nations
  • jew
  • jewish
  • immigrant
  • greece
  • geneva switzerland
  • french jew
+5 more
  • eccentricity
  • diplomat
  • ambassador
  • 1930s
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Nailcruncher Cast & Characters

Bernard Blier leads the cast as Saltiel, with Jean Carmet as Scipion and Pierre Richard as Mangeclous. Directed by Moshé Mizrahi; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Moshé Mizrahi

More films directed by Moshé Mizrahi: Every Time We Say Goodbye, I Sent a Letter to My Love, I Sent a Letter to My Love and Madame Rosa.

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Nailcruncher Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Гвоздоед” and “Szögevő”.

Also known as
  • Гвоздоед
  • Szögevő
  • Mangeclous, czyli zjadacz gwoździ
  • 瑞士寻宝记

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Nailcruncher FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Nailcruncher?

Nailcruncher runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Nailcruncher released?

Nailcruncher was released on June 6, 1988.

Who directed Nailcruncher?

Nailcruncher was directed by Moshé Mizrahi.

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Who is in the cast of Nailcruncher?

Nailcruncher stars Bernard Blier as Saltiel, Jean Carmet as Scipion and Pierre Richard as Mangeclous, among 9 credited actors.

Does Nailcruncher have a post-credit scene?

No. Nailcruncher has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Nailcruncher in?

The original language of Nailcruncher is French.

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