| The Marvelous Night | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Jean-Paul Paulin |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | Denis Barthes |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Christian Matras |
| Edited by | Henri Taverna |
Production company | Prodiex |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
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