The Red Balloon

The Red Balloon (1956)

U
15/10/1956 (GB)
Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
34m

Something to uplift your spirit.

Overview

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.

  • Albert LamorisseDirector, Writer
  • Original Title

    Le Ballon rouge

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

  • Revenue

    $48,980

Keywords

  • friendship
  • paris, france
  • chase
  • little boy
  • balloon
  • foot chase
  • pursuit
  • childhood
  • unlikely friendship
  • fleeing
  • kid gang

Top Billed Cast

Pascal Lamorisse

Pascal Lamorisse

Pascal, the Little Boy

Georges Sellier

Georges Sellier

The Irritated Schoolmaster

Vladimir Popov

Vladimir Popov

A Tenant

Paul Perey

Pascal's Father

Renée Marion

Pascal's Mother

Sabine Lamorisse

Little Girl with Blue Balloon

Michel Pezin

Renaud

Renaud

A Twin in Red

David Séchan

David Séchan

A Twin in Red

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