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Fantasy comedy

These Sorcerers Are Mad (1978): Cast

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These Sorcerers Are Mad is a 1978 fantasy comedy directed by Georges Lautner, starring Jean Lefebvre as Julien Picard, Henri Guybet and Dominique Vallée. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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These Sorcerers Are Mad (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Georges Lautner
Genres
Fantasy , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is These Sorcerers Are Mad About?

The premise of These Sorcerers Are Mad without spoilers.

Julien is sent by his boss to Mauritius, where he meets Henri, a professional loafer. After a night of heavy drinking, the two relieve themselves at the base of a sacred statue. Offended, the gods strip them of their reflections and make them levitate. Though unbearable, the pair exploit their new condition to resolve personal issues.

These Sorcerers Are Mad Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • 1970s
  • claim in title
  • mauritius
  • split screen
  • telephone call
  • submissive man
  • tourism
  • scarification
  • witchcraft
  • spirit
  • laughter
  • idol
+11 more
  • drunkenness
  • no reflection in mirror
  • spell
  • laughing out loud
  • desecration
  • urinating on a statue
  • supernatural power
  • telepathy
  • telekinesis
  • curse
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

These Sorcerers Are Mad Cast & Characters

Jean Lefebvre leads the cast as Julien Picard, with Henri Guybet as Henri Berger and Dominique Vallée as Dominique, au pair. Directed by Georges Lautner; 20 actors are credited in all.

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More from Georges Lautner

More films directed by Georges Lautner: Stranger in the House, The Murdered House, The Debauched Life of Gerard Floque and La Cage aux Folles 3.

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These Sorcerers Are Mad FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of These Sorcerers Are Mad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is These Sorcerers Are Mad?

These Sorcerers Are Mad runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was These Sorcerers Are Mad released?

These Sorcerers Are Mad was released on June 28, 1978.

Who directed These Sorcerers Are Mad?

These Sorcerers Are Mad was directed by Georges Lautner.

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Who is in the cast of These Sorcerers Are Mad?

These Sorcerers Are Mad stars Jean Lefebvre as Julien Picard, Henri Guybet as Henri Berger and Dominique Vallée as Dominique, au pair, among 20 credited actors.

Does These Sorcerers Are Mad have a post-credit scene?

No. These Sorcerers Are Mad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is These Sorcerers Are Mad in?

The original language of These Sorcerers Are Mad is French.

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