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1960-12-30 · 82 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama · Romance

Émile Durand, an insecticide manufacturer, is appalled to learn that his son Gérard has fallen in love with Suzy, the daughter of a travelling theatre company. Realising his father will never favour the union, Gérard joins the company on their next tour. In an attempt to heal the rift, Durand’s wife goes after Gérard and ends up performing in their next play…

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Directors
Jean Bastia
Production companies
Horizons Cinématographie, Société Française des Films Éclair
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean RichardJean RichardCésar Beauminet
Roger PierreRoger PierreGérard Durand
Louis de FunèsLouis de FunèsÉmile Durand
Nicky ValorCéline Valmont
Danièle LebrunDanièle LebrunSuzy Beauminet
Annick TanguyAnnick TanguyFanny Beauminet
Robert RollisRobert RollisErnest
Max DesrauMax DesrauPépé Beauminet
Billy BourbonAlbert Albert
Madeleine BarbuléeMadeleine BarbuléeAdélaïde Benoit
Jane HellyJane HellyMarguerite Durand
Christian MarinChristian MarinLéon

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