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.
Directed by Édouard Molinaro
marriage proposal
husband wife relationship
mistake in person
blackmail
fraud
based on play or musical
family relationships
misunderstanding
suitcase full of money
accountant
1960s
father daughter relationship
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.7 / 5
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Cast
Louis de Funès
Bertrand Barnier
Claude Rich
Christian Martin, prétendant de la fille Barnier
Agathe Natanson
Colette Barnier, fille de Bertrand et Germaine
Claude Gensac
Mme Germaine Barnier, épouse de Bertrand
Sylvia Saurel
Jacqueline Bouillotte, fille naturelle de Bertrand et Germaine
Paul Préboist
Charles, domestique des Barnier
Mario David
Philippe Dubois, le masseur de M. Barnier
Germaine Delbat
Charlotte, ex-goouvernante des Barnier et mère de Jacqueline
Roger Van Hool
Oscar
Philippe Vallauris
Le chauffeur du M. le baron Honoré de la Butinière
Crew
Édouard Molinaro
Director
Claude Magnier
Writer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Alain Poiré
Executive Producer
Claude Magnier
Author
Philippe Monnier
Assistant Director
Jean-Marie Poiré
Assistant Director
Jean Halain
Additional Dialogue
Édouard Molinaro
Adaptation
Francesco Smalto
Dresser
Jean Halain
Adaptation
Louis de Funès
Adaptation
Popular Reviews
36 reviews
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Sara
9.0★ · 08/15/24
Love french comedies
Love french comedies
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8.0★ · 06/24/24
je me rappelle de rien mais je sais que j'ai aimé. à revoir
je me rappelle de rien mais je sais que j'ai aimé. à revoir