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The Red Balloon
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The Red Balloon

1956-08-24 · 34 min · ★ 7.7

Comedy · Drama · Family · Fantasy

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.

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Directors
Albert Lamorisse
Production companies
Films Montsouris
Countries
France
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 48,980

Top Cast

Pascal LamorissePascal LamorissePascal, the Little Boy
Georges SellierGeorges SellierThe Irritated Schoolmaster
Vladimir PopovVladimir PopovA Tenant
Paul PereyPascal's Father
Renée MarionPascal's Mother
Sabine LamorisseLittle Girl with Blue Balloon
Michel Pezin
RenaudRenaudA Twin in Red
David SéchanDavid SéchanA Twin in Red

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