Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Louis de Funès
Bertrand Barnier
Lead
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
Dominique Page
Bernadette, domestique des Barnier et future Mme la baronne
Paul Préboist
Charles, domestique des Barnier
Mario David
Philippe Dubois, le masseur de M. Barnier
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Édouard Molinaro's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Oscar is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
