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Crazy in the Noodle (1957)

Original title: Comme un cheveu sur la soupe

1957-05-14 · 1h 12m · FR
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Pierre Cousin, a depressive compositor, wants to die. After five vain attempts at committing suicide, he decides to hire professional hit men to do the job on him. But as he's waiting for death, he accidentally saves a suicidal young woman's life... and falls in love. Having suddenly found a reason to live, he now fears the killers he himself hired. Is there still time to call off his contract?

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Jean RedonWriterYvan AudouardWriterMaurice RégameyDirector, Writer

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Louis de FunèsLouis de FunèsPierre CousinNoëlle AdamNoëlle AdamCaroline ClémentJacques JouanneauJacques JouanneauAmédéeJean-Pierre CasselJean-Pierre CasselUn journaliste (uncredited)Danielle LamarDanielle LamarWanda (as Danielle Lamar)

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Genre affinityComedy · Crime · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference308493

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What is Crazy in the Noodle about?

Pierre Cousin, a depressive compositor, wants to die. After five vain attempts at committing suicide, he decides to hire professional hit men to do the job on him. But as he's waiting for death, he accidentally saves a suicidal young woman's life... and falls in love. Having suddenly found a reason to live, he now fears the killers he himself hired. Is there still time to call off his contract?

How long is Crazy in the Noodle?

Crazy in the Noodle has a runtime of 72 minutes.