The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Harsh Parisian judge Gaetan (known as Monsieur Maximum), chafing in the idleness of retirement, leaves for a seaside holiday. But Gabriel the chauffeur has his mind on his girl, not the car; Gaetan and wife Nathalie are stranded in the country, where they find shelter in a low class bistro patronized by cheerful jail birds. Once the ice is broken, they have a wonderful time, but as the judge tries to trick his new friends into reforming, inevitable exposure approaches...
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean BoyerDirector
- Georges Van ParysOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- ArlettyMarie Qu'a-d'ça
- Michel SimonMr. Gaetan Le Sentencier
- Andrex'Môme de Dieu'
- Suzanne DantèsMrs. Nathalie Le Sentencier
- Mila Parély'La Panthère'
- DorvilleJules Le Bouic
- François Simon'La Poupée', accordionist
- Robert ArnouxGabriel, Le Sentencier's chauffeur
- Jeanine RogerGabriel's fiancée
- Robert Ozanne'Cinq-de-trique'
- Georges Lannes'Coup de Chasse'
- Liliane LesaffreLontine Le Bouic