---
title: "Nailcruncher"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nailcruncher-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 105803
imdb_id: "tt0095582"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Nailcruncher (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nailcruncher-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Nailcruncher" (1988).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Nailcruncher (1988).
Release Date: 11/11/1988 (US).
Genre: Comedy and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 58m.
Director: Moshé Mizrahi.
Writer: Moshé Mizrahi.
Source Material: Fanciful comic novel by Albert Cohen.
Cast: Pierre Richard, Bernard Blier, Jacques Villeret.
Synopsis: Adaptation of the fanciful comic novel by Albert Cohen.

    Nailcruncher is a 1988 film categorized as a comedy and drama. Directed and written by Moshé Mizrahi, the movie serves as an adaptation of the fanciful comic novel written by Albert Cohen. The film was released in the United States on November 11, 1988. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes. The cast features Pierre Richard, Bernard Blier, and Jacques Villeret.

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Moshé Mizrahi
- **Networks / Studios**: Cofimage

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pierre Richard** as *Mangeclous*
- **Bernard Blier** as *Saltiel*
- **Jacques Villeret** as *Salomon*
- **Jean Carmet** as *Scipion*
- **Charles Aznavour** as *Jérémie*
- **Jean-Pierre Cassel** as *De Surville*
- **Jacques Dufilho** as *Mattathias*
- **Jean-Luc Bideau** as *Michael*
- **Samuel Labarthe** as *Solal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Nailcruncher online?
Nailcruncher is currently available to watch or stream on Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Nailcruncher worth watching?
Nailcruncher holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Nailcruncher and when was it released?
Nailcruncher is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Nailcruncher?
Nailcruncher was directed by Moshé Mizrahi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nailcruncher — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/105803)
- [Nailcruncher (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/105803-mangeclous/cast)
- [Nailcruncher (1988) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/nailcruncher/XSIgbjoHQzjTZtEOuBrlD6/credits/)
- [Nailcruncher (1988) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mangeclous/credits)
- [‎Nailcruncher (1988) directed by Moshé Mizrahi • Reviews ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/nailcruncher/)
- [Nailcruncher (1988) — Plot, Cast & Similar Titles · MovieMind](https://moviemind.io/en/title/movie/105803)

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