Pantalaskas (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film
Released in 1960, Pantalaskas is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Paviot, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An off-beat, uneven tale about a man intent on suicide and the three people who try to talk him out of it, Pantalaskas stars American Carl Studer in the title role of the morose, would-be suicide. Set in Paris and taking place over an entire night, the story has a complication in that the trio who want to prevent the suicide do not speak the man's language -- he is Lithuanian and speaks no French. So the protagonists comb the underbelly of a nighttime Paris, looking high and low but mostly low for anyone who speaks Lithuanian. Depending mainly on dialogue for its impact, the verbose drama reveals how the protagonists undergo a transformation as the night wears on.
Who’s in it. Pantalaskas stars Carl Studer as Casimir Pantalaskas, Ana María Cassan as Anna-Maria, Bernard Lajarrige as Clergeon and Daniel Emilfork as The baron, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pantalaskas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pantalaskas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pantalaskas (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pantalaskas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Pantalaskas?
- Pantalaskas stars Carl Studer, Ana María Cassan, Bernard Lajarrige, Daniel Emilfork and Jacques Marin.
- When was Pantalaskas released?
- Pantalaskas was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.