The Idols (1968)
Overview
This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.
Cast
Bulle Ogier
'Gigi la Folle'
Pierre Clémenti
'Charly le Surineur'
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
'Simon le Magicien'
Valérie Lagrange
Rosine
Michèle Moretti
Mrs. Canasson
Joël Barbouth
Mr. Canasson
Philippe Bruneau
Mr. Camel
Bernadette Lafont
Sister Hilarité
Daniel Pommereulle
Jean-Marie Serreau
Commissioner
Henry Chapier
Chief of staff of the Minister of the Armed Forces
