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La belle Américaine (1961)

104 min  -  Comedy  -   29 September 1961 (France)
6.4
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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... See full summary »

Writers:

Alfred Adam (dialogue), Alfred Adam (screenplay), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alfred Adam Alfred Adam ...
Alfred
Colette Brosset Colette Brosset ...
Paulette Perrignon
Robert Burnier Robert Burnier ...
Houche
Pierre Dac Pierre Dac ...
le colonel
Eliane D'Almeida Eliane D'Almeida ...
Simone (as Éliane d'Almeida)
Bernard Dhéran Bernard Dhéran ...
M. Jean
Robert Dhéry Robert Dhéry ...
Marcel Perrignon
Annie Ducaux Annie Ducaux ...
Mme Lucanzas
Jacques Fabbri Jacques Fabbri ...
Le gros / Fatso
Louis de Funès Louis de Funès ...
Les frères Viralot, le secrétaire du commissariat et le chef du personnel
Bernard Lavalette Bernard Lavalette ...
Le ministre du commerce
Jean Lefebvre Jean Lefebvre ...
Chougnasse, le chef comptable
Jacques Legras Jacques Legras ...
Riri, le cafetier
Christian Marin Christian Marin ...
Pierrot
Jean Richard Jean Richard ...
le serrurier
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Storyline

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. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Widow | Traffic | Factory Worker | Automobile Accident | Jealousy  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The American Beauty See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (end sequence) | Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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