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Seen it?1967 | 85 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes. In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Édouard Molinaro
- Louis de FunèsBertrand Barnier
- Claude RichChristian Martin, prétendant de la fille Barnier
- Agathe NatansonColette Barnier, fille de Bertrand et Germaine
- Claude GensacMme Germaine Barnier, épouse de Bertrand
- Sylvia SaurelJacqueline Bouillotte, fille naturelle de Bertrand et Germaine
- Dominique PageBernadette, domestique des Barnier et future Mme la baronne
- Paul PréboistCharles, domestique des Barnier
- Mario DavidPhilippe Dubois, le masseur de M. Barnier
- Germaine DelbatCharlotte, ex-goouvernante des Barnier et mère de Jacqueline
- Roger Van HoolOscar