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The Vertical Smile

8.019731h 50mMovieDrama

A kaleidoscope of images from history populate this skillfully animated French feature. The story concerns a history professor whose ideas about human history cause him distress. Amid a flurry of newsreel-type images, Joan of Arc's trial…

DirectorRobert Lapoujade
WriterRobert Lapoujade
ProducerRené Thévenet

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Cast · Directed by Robert Lapoujade

FBFrançoise Brion
Françoise Brion
Lennie
FPFrançois Perrot
François Perrot
Relde
HSHenri Serre
Henri Serre
Tablo
OHOlivier Hussenot
Olivier Hussenot
Doux Donnie
JMJean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Franco, le prêtre borgne
ACAndré Chaumeau
André Chaumeau
Le voyeur
GCGeorges Carmier
Georges Carmier
Cauchon
VD
Violaine Doucy
Jeanne d'Arc
VMVanina Michel
Vanina Michel
Léone
CS
Catherine Stermann
La petite fille
MVMax Vialle
Max Vialle
Général P.P.
MCMichel Charrel
Michel Charrel
L'agresseur

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The Vertical Smile — streaming FAQ

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Is The Vertical Smile on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for The Vertical Smile?

The Vertical Smile hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 7, 1973. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.