The Gardener of Argenteuil (1966)
"Le jardinier d'Argenteuil" (original title)

Director:

Jean-Paul Le Chanois

Writers:

Alphonse Boudard (dialogue), René Jouglet (novel)

Stars:

Jean Gabin, Liselotte Pulver, Pierre Vernier

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Gabin	...	Le père Tulipe
Liselotte Pulver	...	Hilda
Pierre Vernier	...	Noël
Alfred Adam	...	L'homme en robe de bure (Le nouveau Noé)
Noël Roquevert	...	Le patron du restaurant
Jean Tissier	...	Albert
Mary Marquet	...	Dora
Curd Jürgens	...	Le Baron
Jeanne Fusier-Gir	...	L'Altesse
Serge Gainsbourg	...	Patrick Gérard
Claude Nicot	...	Le patron d'Hilda
Rellys	...	Le cocher (as Henri Rellys)
Katrin Schaake	...	Patricia
Edmond Ardisson	...	Un gendarme
Géo Beuf

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Details

Country:

France West Germany

Language:

French

Release Date:

7 October 1966 (France)

Also Known As:

The Gardener of Argenteuil

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films Vertried, Les Films Copernic, Roxy Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

The End is worth the wait

This film is absolutely adorable. Jean Gabin plays a retired race track gambler (Tulipe) who spends his time in his hobby garden. When he is approached by some relatives to "lauder" counterfeit Francs, he reluctantly develops a grandiose scheme to exchange the "blossoms" into real cash at the tracks. The End (which I won't spill here), is so hilarious as it is sad. Lilo Pulver's role is absolutely brilliant, as is Curd Jügens'. A film without violence for the whole family.