The Idols (1968)

6.3/10 • 105 min • Music

Overview

This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.

Cast

Bulle Ogier

'Gigi la Folle'

Pierre Clémenti

'Charly le Surineur'

Jean-Pierre Kalfon

'Simon le Magicien'

Valérie Lagrange

Rosine

Michèle Moretti

Mrs. Canasson

Joël Barbouth

Mr. Canasson

Philippe Bruneau

Mr. Camel

Bernadette Lafont

Sister Hilarité

Daniel Pommereulle

Jean-Marie Serreau

Commissioner

Henry Chapier

Chief of staff of the Minister of the Armed Forces

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