The High Life

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movie poster for The High Life

Released October 26, 1951

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Overview

Jojo is a seventeen-year-old factory worker living poorly in Aubervilliers with his grandmother. Dissatisfied with his lackluster everyday life, Jojo dreams of the high life. He starts mixing with shady individuals such as thieves and traffickers. At a time, he even contemplates murdering a rich butcher. Fortunately, his protector Monsieur Charles, a warm-hearted gangster, will stop him from carrying out this crazy plan, thus wasting his young life.

Runtime

1h 40m


Origin Country

France


Original Language

French


Original Title

La Grande Vie


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • France

Spoken Languages

  • Français (French)

Production Companies

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    Éclair-Journal

    France

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Posters

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