A Pain in the Ass

Name: A Pain in the Ass
Director: Édouard Molinaro
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1973-01-01
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Lino Ventura, Jacques Brel, Caroline Cellier, Jean-Pierre Darras, Nino Castelnuovo

1973Dir. Édouard Molinaro1h 25m

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A Pain in the Ass is a curious blend of dark comedy and drama that captures a peculiar atmosphere. It’s about a hitman, Ralf Milan, who ends up in a hotel next to a neurotic man, and their interactions create this oddly engaging tension. The pacing is not frantic, but it builds an interesting rhythm—conversations often linger, reflecting the characters' disarray. Édouard Molinaro’s direction brings out some genuinely funny moments amidst the absurdity of life’s complications. The performances feel real, particularly the lead, who walks that thin line between menace and melancholy. Visually, it has that classic 70s European flair, and there's something about the practical effects that adds to its charm. It’s a film that leaves you thinking about the quirks of fate and human relationships.

Released in France, original title: Un drôle de paroissienFeatures a mix of on-location shooting and studio setsNotable for its nuanced character studies and dialogueAvailable on DVD and Blu-ray with limited extras