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Movie, 1956

The Red Balloon

7.7, 34 min, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, France

A young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world’s harsh realities finally interfere.

Cast

9 credited

Pascal Lamorisse

Pascal, the Little Boy

Georges Sellier

The Irritated Schoolmaster

Pascal's Father

Pascal's Mother

Sabine Lamorisse

Little Girl with Blue Balloon

Trailers & teasers

1 clips

Details

DirectorAlbert Lamorisse

WritersAlbert Lamorisse

GenreComedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Runtime34 min

ReleasedFri, Aug 24, 1956

CountryFrance

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