The American Beauty(1961)
Overview
Marcel, a simple-minded factory worker, is tricked into buying a high-priced American convertable car by a widow determined not to let it fall into the hands of her late husband's secretary/secret lover. Once in pocession of the car, Marcel only encounters one bad luck episode after another with the excessive gasoline consumtion, his wife trying to sell it to make ammends meet, getting into traffic jams, accidently riding into a car wash with the top down, and more.
Director
Robert Dhéry
Studio
Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC)
Cast
Robert Dhéry
as Marcel Perrignon
Colette Brosset
as Paulette Perrignon
Louis de Funès
as Police station secretary / Head of personnel
Michel Serrault
as Tramp
Jean Lefebvre
as Chougnasse
Alfred Adam
as Alfred
Robert Burnier
as Houche
Pierre Dac
as Colonel
Eliane D'Almeida
as Simone
Bernard Dhéran
as Mr. Jean
Annie Ducaux
as Mrs. Lucanzas
Jacques Fabbri
as 'Le gros' / Fatso
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
French
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC) • Le Film d'art • Corflor
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Where can I watch The American Beauty?▼
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What is The American Beauty about?▼
Marcel, a simple-minded factory worker, is tricked into buying a high-priced American convertable car by a widow determined not to let it fall into the hands of her late husband's secretary/secret lover. Once in pocession of the car, Marcel only encounters one bad luck episode after another with the excessive gasoline consumtion, his wife trying to sell it to make ammends meet, getting into traffic jams, accidently riding into a car wash with the top down, and more.
Who directed The American Beauty?▼
The American Beauty was directed by Robert Dhéry and released in 1961. It is a comedy film.
How long is The American Beauty?▼
The American Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The American Beauty?▼
The cast of The American Beauty includes Robert Dhéry as Marcel Perrignon, Colette Brosset as Paulette Perrignon, Louis de Funès as Police station secretary / Head of personnel, Michel Serrault as Tramp, Jean Lefebvre as Chougnasse and more.
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