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DRAMA . 1960 . 1h 40m . 5.8/10

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On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for people who, in their spare time, escape or are often ejected from their overcrowded dwellings. They form small, rather harmless bands, share their first secrets, build up their "treasures" and submit to strict rituals. The sanctity of their rebellions is underscored by initiation through blindfolded jumping and a blood test. An impossible love story is born between two members of the same clan, Dan, a beautiful, tomboyish girl, and Lucky, a sweet but feisty boy.

Starring Danièle Gaubert, Roland Lesaffre, Maurice Caffarelli
5.8/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
1960
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for people who, in their spare time, escape or are often ejected from their overcrowded dwellings. They form small, rather harmless bands, share their first secrets, build up their "treasures" and submit to strict rituals. The sanctity of their rebellions is underscored by initiation through blindfolded jumping and a blood test. An impossible love story is born between two members of the same clan, Dan, a beautiful, tomboyish girl, and Lucky, a sweet but feisty boy.

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Cast
Danièle Gaubert stars as Dan in Wasteland.
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Year context
Wasteland was released 66 years ago in 1960.
Overview
On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for p...
Wasteland is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

CAST (20)

Danièle Gaubert
Danièle Gaubert
Dan
Roland Lesaffre
Roland Lesaffre
Big Chief
Maurice Caffarelli
Maurice Caffarelli
Lucky
CA
Constantin Andrieu
Marcel
JB
Jean-Louis Bras
Babar
AM
Alfonso Mathis
Hans
Claudine Auger
Claudine Auger
Prisunic
Georges Wilson
Georges Wilson
Maître J.Royer
DD
Dominique Dieudonné
Le râleur
Denise Vernac
Denise Vernac
Marcel's Mother
François Nocher
François Nocher
Pierre Richard
Pierre Richard
Dominique Davray
Dominique Davray
Dan's mother
Simone Berthier
Simone Berthier
Babar's mother
Pierre Collet
Pierre Collet
Lucky's father
PP
Pierre Parel
AB
Anne Béranger
Gib Grossac
Gib Grossac
Announcer for the show at the funfair
GP
Georgette Peyron
JB
Jacques Berger

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Wasteland about?
On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for people who, in their spare time, escape or are often ejected from their overcrowded dwellings. They form small, rather harmless bands, share their first secrets, build up their "treasures" and submit to strict rituals. The sanctity of their rebellions is underscored by initiation through blindfolded jumping and a blood test. An impossible love story is born between two members of the same clan, Dan, a beautiful, tomboyish girl, and Lucky, a sweet but feisty boy.
How long is Wasteland?
Wasteland has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Wasteland?
The cast of Wasteland includes Danièle Gaubert, Roland Lesaffre, Maurice Caffarelli, Constantin Andrieu, Jean-Louis Bras.
What is the rating of Wasteland?
Wasteland has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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