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The $2 Haircut (1974): Cast

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The $2 Haircut is a 1974 drama directed by Philippe Condroyer, starring Didier Sauvegrain as André Lalande, Roselyne Vuillaume and Alain Noël. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The $2 Haircut (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
R.O.C.
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The $2 Haircut About?

The premise of The $2 Haircut without spoilers.

In a furniture factory, young workers keep their long hair as a symbol of independence, drawing ridicule from older colleagues and a boss who deems male long hair dirty. When they refuse to trim it, the boss uses the issue to dismiss them. One employee, a painter, finally yields to his father's demands, hangs his artwork and immolates himself.

The $2 Haircut Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • self immolation
  • suicide
  • bicycle
  • fired from a job
  • haircut
  • hairdresser
  • hair dresser
  • love
  • bus
  • employer employee relationship
  • 1970s
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Cast & crew

The $2 Haircut Cast & Characters

Didier Sauvegrain leads the cast as André Lalande, with Roselyne Vuillaume as Léone and Alain Noël as André's friend. Directed by Philippe Condroyer; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Philippe Condroyer

More films directed by Philippe Condroyer: A Man to Kill and Tintin and the Blue Oranges.

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The $2 Haircut FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The $2 Haircut, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The $2 Haircut?

The $2 Haircut runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The $2 Haircut released?

The $2 Haircut was released on May 10, 1974.

Who directed The $2 Haircut?

The $2 Haircut was directed by Philippe Condroyer.

More films by Philippe Condroyer

Who is in the cast of The $2 Haircut?

The $2 Haircut stars Didier Sauvegrain as André Lalande, Roselyne Vuillaume as Léone and Alain Noël as André's friend, among 4 credited actors.

Does The $2 Haircut have a post-credit scene?

No. The $2 Haircut has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The $2 Haircut in?

The original language of The $2 Haircut is French.

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