Mr. Freedom (1969)

Mr. Freedom is a pro-American Right superhero who fights for God and country by beating, robbing, raping, and killing anyone who looks like they might disagree with him. When he hears that ... See full summary »

Director:

William Klein

Writer:

William Klein

Stars:

Delphine Seyrig, John Abbey, Donald Pleasence

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Delphine Seyrig	...	Marie-Madeleine
John Abbey	...	Mr. Freedom
Donald Pleasence	...	Dr. Freedom (as Don Pleasence)
Jean-Claude Drouot	...	Dick Sensass
Serge Gainsbourg	...	M. Drugstore
Yves Lefebvre	...	Jacques Occident
Rufus	...	Freddie Fric
Sabine Sun
Rita Maiden	...	Herself
Colin Drake
Pierre Baillot
Raoul Billerey
Philippe Noiret	...	Moujik Man
Sami Frey	...	Christ
Catherine Rouvel	...	Marie-Rouge

Storyline

Mr. Freedom is a pro-American Right superhero who fights for God and country by beating, robbing, raping, and killing anyone who looks like they might disagree with him. When he hears that France is in danger of falling to the Commies, Mr. Freedom heads overseas to set things right. When the welcome he receives isn't quite as warm as he expected, he gives up hope of steering the French away from the Reds and decides to salvage what he can by destroying the entire country.

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Plot Keywords:

freedom | superhero | surrealism | manipulation | fascism | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French English

Release Date:

8 January 1969 (France)

Also Known As:

Evviva la libertà

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films du Rond-Point, O.P.E.R.A.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

French censorship certificate: 13.

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Goofs

When Mr. Freedom returns to his headquarters to find all his henchmen dead, one man with stars painted over his eyes, who is supposed to be dead, can be seen blinking.

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Quotes

Dr. Freedom: Let me tell you about the French. They are 50 million mixed-up, sniveling crybabies who haven't stood on their two feet since Napoleon, and that wasn't yesterday. And Napoleon wasn't even French.
Mr. Freedom: He was Corsican!
Dr. Freedom: That's right, boy. So the French are the white man's burden. OUR burden. We've had to carry them through two world wars already, and we're damn well gonna have to carry them through the next.

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Crazy Credits

The end credits are presented like political graffitti on the wall.

User Reviews

RED CHINA MAN !!! ... NO!! NO !!

A satirical look at US social and political policy during the 1960's and 70's in the context of a superhero genre. Mr. Freedom works for Freedom INC. and protects freedom around the world by blowing things up, looting, and killing. Freedom Inc. seems to be on the top floor of an office building that has other blue chip American corporations and is run by Dr. Freedom (aka - Donald Pleasence). This is not a far stretch for Donald who had problems handling Michael Meyers and was the leader of a criminal organization trying to take over the world, with only the Puma Man (pronounced Pueooma) to stop him. The movie is rather obscure and hard to follow, however, it does contain numerous hilarious scenes. The Freedom suit is by far the funniest aspect of the movie. John Abbey does a great job of portraying a John Wayne/Teddy Roosevelt stereotypical pushy American character who acts first and does not worry about the consequences. My favorite scenes are as such : Mr. Freedom's visit to the U.S Embassy in Paris (aka - Walmart) and the party crash by Red China Man of the meeting between Mr. Freedom & Moujik Man (I think its suppose to be the Soviets). Most people will get bored very quickly with this movie and could be considered an artsy movie. Even though I do not think it is a great or even a good movie it has some redeeming qualities and makes some relevant points (even for today).