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The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro (1992): Cast

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The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro is a 1992 short music comedy directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Jacques Villeret as Le batteur and Laurent Petitgirard. It runs 8 minutes.

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The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Patrice Leconte
Genres
Comedy , Music
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro About?

The premise of The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro without spoilers.

While most audience members watching an orchestra perform Ravel’s Boléro never notice the percussionist, he is a quiet hero. Plagued by a torrent of unsettling thoughts, he fights to maintain the relentless rhythm at any cost, knowing that even a single lapse will cause the spell of the music to dissolve. His steady beat quietly sustains the piece.

The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • drummer
  • orchestra
  • rhythm
  • drums
  • task
  • classical music
  • big band
  • hero
  • conductor
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Cast & crew

The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro Cast & Characters

Jacques Villeret leads the cast as Le batteur, with Laurent Petitgirard as Le chef d'orchestre. Directed by Patrice Leconte.

From the director

More from Patrice Leconte

More films directed by Patrice Leconte, best-rated first: Ridicule, Girl on the Bridge, Man on the Train and The Widow of Saint-Pierre.

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The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Slagverkaren” and “Bolero de Patrice Leconte”.

Also known as
  • Slagverkaren
  • Bolero de Patrice Leconte
  • The Drummer of Ravel's Boléro
  • Le batteur du Boléro
  • 波莱罗舞鼓手

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The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro?

The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro runs 8 minutes.

When was The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro released?

The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro was released on May 15, 1992.

Who directed The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro?

The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro was directed by Patrice Leconte.

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Who is in the cast of The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro?

The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro stars Jacques Villeret as Le batteur and Laurent Petitgirard as Le chef d'orchestre.

Does The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro have a post-credit scene?

No. The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro in?

The original language of The Drummer of Ravel’s Boléro is French.

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