What a Flash! 52 years old

What a Flash!

The producers of this French film took approximately 100 people, put them on a soundstage and had them improvise this film based on the premise that they are on a spaceship escaping from the dictators of earth and only have a few days to live. Improvisation is a dangerous art-form; unprepared amateurs invariably come up with gross caricatures when challenged to improvise. The actors' choices in this film include an allegorical pageant of the life of Jesus, a marriage, an orgy, and some genuinely affectionate moments. Nonetheless, as an experimental effort in large-group improvisation, the film is instructive. - Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Credits

What a Flash! Cast

Name Character
Jean-Pierre Coffe He was 34, 78 years old when he died
Jean-Claude Dauphin He was 24, now 76 years old
Jacques Collard He was 41, now 93 years old

What a Flash! Crew

Name Department
Jacques Portet as Producer. He was 49 (70) years old when He died Production
Jean-Michel Barjol as Director. He was 30 (now 82) years old Directing
Jean-Michel Barjol as Writer. He was 30 (now 82) years old Writing
What a Flash! poster
What a Flash! (52 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, October 03, 1972
  • Runtime: 95 minutes