The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
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…
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Jean BastiaWriter
- Guy LionelWriter
- Pascal BastiaWriter
- Jean BastiaDirector
- LouiguyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jean RichardCésar Beauminet
- Roger PierreGérard Durand
- Louis de FunèsÉmile Durand
- Nicky ValorCéline Valmont
- Danièle LebrunSuzy Beauminet
- Annick TanguyFanny Beauminet
- Robert RollisErnest
- Max DesrauPépé Beauminet
- Billy BourbonAlbert Albert
- Madeleine BarbuléeAdélaïde Benoit
- Jane HellyMarguerite Durand
- Christian MarinLéon
Stills
Themes
parents-in-lawbourgeoisietroupe1960sfather son relationshipinsecticide