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Turning Table (1988): Cast

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Turning Table is a 1988 animated film directed by Jacques Demy, starring Lionel Charpy as The King, Anouk Aimée and Mathieu Demy. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Turning Table (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Jacques Demy
Genre
Animation
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Turning Table About?

The premise of Turning Table without spoilers.

On a cold winter night following the events of The King and the Mockingbird, the filmmaker who created that tale is unexpectedly visited by the very cartoon characters that inhabit his studio. Together with a small clown, he curates and projects a handful of his favorite short films, sharing memories and imagination.

Turning Table Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • self referential
  • clown
  • retrospective
  • tribute
  • cartoonist
  • body of work
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Cast & crew

Turning Table Cast & Characters

Lionel Charpy leads the cast as The King, with Anouk Aimée and Mathieu Demy as The Little Clown. Directed by Jacques Demy; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jacques Demy

More films directed by Jacques Demy, best-rated first: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (re-released), Lola, The Pied Piper and Donkey Skin (re-release).

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Turning Table Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “The Turntable” and “ターニングテーブル”.

Also known as
  • The Turntable
  • ターニングテーブル
  • The Turning Table
  • ポール・グリモー短編傑作集
  • 转动的桌子
  • Вертящийся столик

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Turning Table FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Turning Table?

Turning Table runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Turning Table released?

Turning Table was released on December 21, 1988.

Who directed Turning Table?

Turning Table was directed by Jacques Demy.

More films by Jacques Demy

Who is in the cast of Turning Table?

Turning Table stars Lionel Charpy as The King, Anouk Aimée and Mathieu Demy as The Little Clown, among 8 credited actors.

Does Turning Table have a post-credit scene?

No. Turning Table has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Turning Table in?

The original language of Turning Table is French.

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