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19601h 26m9.0(1)

The Crab Basket

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DramaRomance
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1960-05-20
1h 26m
FR
Released
Lisbon Films

About

Charles is a student in Strasbourg. Abandoned by Liliane, his fiancée, who has inexplicably given up on marriage, he moves to Paris, where he decides to pursue a career in cinema. He founded a film club and became a journalist, then assistant to a famous director. Little by little, he came face to face with the various compromises inherent in this professional milieu. After writing a screenplay about his experiences, he enlists the help of Chantal, a young actress, to bring his film project to fruition.

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Stream The Crab Basket online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama and romance movie originally produced in French and released in 1960, it's earned a solid 9.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About The Crab Basket

Charles is a student in Strasbourg. Abandoned by Liliane, his fiancée, who has inexplicably given up on marriage, he moves to Paris, where he decides to pursue a career in cinema. He founded a film club and became a journalist, then assistant to a famous director. Little by little, he came face to face with the various compromises inherent in this professional milieu. After writing a screenplay about his experiences, he enlists the help of Chantal, a young actress, to bring his film project to fruition. Running 86 minutes.

The Crab Basket Cast and Characters

The cast features Pierre Michaël (as Charles Dupré), Anne Doat (as Chantal), Anne Tonietti (as Chantal), Michel Bardinet (as Jacques), and Paul Frankeur (as Clavier). Their performances are a major reason The Crab Basket has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Crab Basket

There's a reason The Crab Basket keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Crab Basket?

The Crab Basket runs for 86 minutes (about 1.4 hour).

Is The Crab Basket good? What's the rating?

The Crab Basket holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Crab Basket?

The main cast includes Pierre Michaël, Anne Doat, Anne Tonietti, and Michel Bardinet, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Crab Basket available in French?

Yes — The Crab Basket was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Crab Basket released?

The Crab Basket was released in 1960.

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What is The Crab Basket about?

The Crab Basket is a Drama/Romance film. Charles is a student in Strasbourg. Abandoned by Liliane, his fiancée, who has inexplicably given up on marriage, he moves to Paris, where he decides to pursue a career in cinema. He founded a film club and became a journalist, then assistant to a famous director. Little by little, he came face to face with the various compromises inherent in this professional milieu. After writing a screenplay about his experiences, he enlists the help of Chantal, a young actress, to bring his film project to fruition.

When was The Crab Basket released?

The Crab Basket was released on May 20, 1960. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. The film was produced by Lisbon Films.

Who stars in The Crab Basket?

The Crab Basket stars Pierre Michaël, Anne Doat, Anne Tonietti and Michel Bardinet. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Crab Basket available in HD?

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