---
title: "Grand Guignol"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/grand-guignol-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 64421
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Grand Guignol (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/grand-guignol-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Grand Guignol is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by UGC Films, Les Films Aramis, Les Films du Chantier. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A theater wife quits her morbid husband, only to find life itself more grotesque."

### Why Watch
- Sharp satire of artistic pretension
- Atmospheric blend of horror and humor
- Compact 1h28m runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Off‑beat absurdity may feel uneven for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes dark theatrical themes with absurd humor, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark-comedy, surreal, dramedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/grand-guignol-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean Marbœuf
- **Networks / Studios**: UGC Films, Les Films Aramis, Les Films du Chantier

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Caroline Cellier** as *Sarah*
- **Marie Dubois** as *Germaine*
- **Jean-Claude Brialy** as *M. Albert*
- **Guy Marchand** as *Baptiste*
- **Michel Galabru** as *Charlie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Grand Guignol?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama with dark, surreal undertones.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: When was Grand Guignol released?
It premiered in France on 25 February 1987.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story centers on Sarah, the wife of a theater director.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Sarah leaves her husband because of his morbid fantasies, confronting the bizarre world of his horror‑theater troupe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Grand Guignol — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64421)
- [Grand Guignol (1987) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/38432-grand-guignol/prehled/)
- [Grand Guignol (1987) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/grand-guignol)

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