Smuggler's Ball (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1952, Smuggler's Ball is a comedy and drama film directed by Henri Storck, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Smuggler's Ball is the English-language title for this French-Belgian seriocomedy. The action takes place along the borders separating Belgium, Holland and France. It is here that the worldly Pierre (J. P. Kieran) carries on a profitable smuggling operation, all the while romancing Siska (Christian Lenier), the daughter of a local customs official. Various subplots and secondary characters weave in and out as the plotline guides the viewer through the WW II years. Towards the end, the story shifts gears when the Benelux Frontier Agreement eliminates all government regulations. The film's screenplay is by Charles Spaak, himself the descendant of a Belgian political family, and thus well-versed in bureaucracy and red tape.
Who’s in it. Smuggler's Ball stars Françoise Rosay as Gabrielle Demeuse, Jean-Pierre Kérien as Pierre, Christiane Lénier as Siska van Moll and Daniel Ivernel as Jef - le délégué syndical, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Smuggler's Ball has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smuggler's Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smuggler's Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smuggler's Ball (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smuggler's Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smuggler's Ball worth watching?
- Smuggler's Ball holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smuggler's Ball?
- Smuggler's Ball stars Françoise Rosay, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Christiane Lénier, Daniel Ivernel and Yves Deniaud.
- When was Smuggler's Ball released?
- Smuggler's Ball was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.