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Oscar

Released: October 11, 1967 (1967)

Runtime: 85 minutes

Genres: Comedy

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Germaine Delbat as Charlotte, ex-goouvernante des Barnier et mère de Jacqueline

    Age at release: 63

  • Louis de Funès as Bertrand Barnier

    Age at release: 53

  • Claude Gensac as Mme Germaine Barnier, épouse de Bertrand

    Age at release: 40

  • Paul Préboist as Charles, domestique des Barnier

    Age at release: 40

  • Mario David as Philippe Dubois, le masseur de M. Barnier

    Age at release: 40

  • Claude Rich as Christian Martin, prétendant de la fille Barnier

    Age at release: 38

  • Age at release: 27

  • Agathe Natanson as Colette Barnier, fille de Bertrand et Germaine

    Age at release: 20

  • Sylvia Saurel as Jacqueline Bouillotte, fille naturelle de Bertrand et Germaine

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Dominique Page as Bernadette, domestique des Barnier et future Mme la baronne

    Age at release: Unknown

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  • Philippe Vallauris as Le chauffeur du M. le baron Honoré de la Butinière

    Age at release: 30