The Oldest Profession
Synopsis
A collection of sketches that tells the story of prostitution through the ages.
Credits
- Michele Mercieras Brit (segment: Ère préhistorique)
- Enrico Maria Salernoas Rak (segment: Ère préhistorique)
- Gabriele Tintias L'uomo del mar (segment: Ère préhistorique)
- Elsa Martinellias Domitilla (segment: Nuits romaines)
- Gastone Moschinas Flavius (segment: Nuits romaines)
- Giancarlo Cobellias Menippo, le poète (segment: Nuits romaines)
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Principal cast & crew: 24
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Craft leads on file
Shot by Pierre LhommeScored by Michel LegrandDesigned by Max Douy
Box Office
1967 · Box office
Grossed $119 worldwide
Worldwide gross
$119
Also known as
- Das älteste Gewerbe der Weltde
- The Oldest Professionen
- L'amore attraverso i secoliit
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24 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Michele Mercier
as Brit (segment: Ère préhistorique)
Enrico Maria Salerno
as Rak (segment: Ère préhistorique)
Gabriele Tinti
as L'uomo del mar (segment: Ère préhistorique)
Elsa Martinelli
as Domitilla (segment: Nuits romaines)
Gastone Moschin
as Flavius (segment: Nuits romaines)
Giancarlo Cobelli
as Menippo, le poète (segment: Nuits romaines)
Jeanne Moreau
as Mimi Guillotine (segment: Mademoiselle Mimi)
Catherine Samie
as Toinette (segment: Mademoiselle Mimi)
Jean Claude Brialy
as Philibert (segment: Mademoiselle Mimi)
Jean Richard
as Le commissaire du peuple (segment: Mademoiselle Mimi)
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