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Smuggler's Ball (1952)

Movie ★ 5.8 90 min

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.

Henri Storck Director Charles Spaak Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 8, 1952
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0160028
Language
,
Studio
EFilm, Tevefilm

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Smuggler's Ball 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 directed Smuggler's Ball?
Smuggler's Ball was directed by Henri Storck.
Who stars in Smuggler's Ball?
Smuggler's Ball stars Françoise Rosay, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Christiane Lénier, Daniel Ivernel.
When was Smuggler's Ball released?
Smuggler's Ball is a 1952 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Smuggler's Ball?
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