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1967-12-13 · 115 min · ★ 7.7

Comedy

Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.

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Directors
Jacques Tati
Production companies
Jolly Film, Specta Films
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

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Jacques TatiJacques TatiMonsieur Hulot
Barbara DennekBarbara DennekYoung Tourist
Rita MaidenRita MaidenMr. Schultz's Companion
France RumillyFrance RumillyWoman Selling Eyeglasses
France DelahalleFrance DelahalleShopper in Department Store
Valérie CamilleMr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika DentzlerMme. Giffard
Nicole RaySinger
Yvette DucreuxHat Check Girl
Nathalie JemCustomer of the Royal Garden
Jacqueline LecomteYoung Tourist's Friend
Olivia PoliCustomer of the Royal Garden
Alice FieldAlice FieldCustomer of the Royal Garden
Sophie WennekCustomer of the Royal Garden
Evy CavallaroCustomer of the Royal Garden
Laure PailletteLaure PailletteLamp Woman #1
Colette ProustColette ProustLamp Woman #2
Luce BonifassyLuce BonifassyCustomer of the Royal Garden
Ketty FranceCustomer of the Royal Garden
Eliane Firmin-DidotCustomer of the Royal Garden

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