My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
"Mon oncle Benjamin" (original title)

Frankreich 17.Jh: Landarzt Benjamin liebt die reizende Gastwirtstochter Manette. Doch Manette kennt ihn als unverbesserlichen Schürzenjäger und verlangt vor der Liebe die Heirat. Als ... See full summary »

Director:

Edouard Molinaro

Writers:

André Couteaux, Jean-François Hauduroy,

Stars:

Jacques Brel, Claude Jade, Bernard Alane

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jacques Brel	...	Dr. Benjamin Rathery
Claude Jade	...	Manette
Bernard Alane	...	Le vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé
Rosy Varte	...	Bettine Machecourt
Paul Frankeur	...	Le docteur Minxit
Alfred Adam	...	Le sergent
Bernard Blier	...	Le marquis de Cambyse
Carlo Alighiero	...	L'intendant du marquis
Lyne Chardonnet	...	Arabelle Minxit
Robert Dalban	...	Jean-Pierre, l'aubergiste
Armand Mestral	...	Machecourt
Paul Préboist	...	Parlenta
Daniela Surina	...	La marquise de Cambyse
Christine Aurel	...	Madame Chapelle
Gérard Boucaron	...	Le docteur Fata

Storyline

Frankreich 17.Jh: Landarzt Benjamin liebt die reizende Gastwirtstochter Manette. Doch Manette kennt ihn als unverbesserlichen Schürzenjäger und verlangt vor der Liebe die Heirat. Als Benjamin bereit ist, verweigert Manettes geiziger Vater seine Tochter. Doch der junge Hector hilft dem beim Marquis in Ungnade gefallenen Benjamin. Am Ende folgt Manette ihrem Benjmain auch ohne Trauschein ins Exil.

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Plot Keywords:

marquis | revenge | doctor | gentry | marriage proposal | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

French

Release Date:

28 November 1969 (France)

Also Known As:

My Uncle Benjamin

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Mein Onkel Benjamin (1973)

User Reviews

Welcome back, old friend

Like the viewer Gilles, from Paris, I have seen many times this film on late night TV when I was a teenager in the 1970's. It was one of my favorite film. More than 20 years later, I just saw it again on late night TV and I was surprise how I was familiar to all the jokes, the words, the acting, just like I was with a very old friend. This is a beautiful film! There's a sparkle to it that makes it unforgettable. Also, I think that the caracter Benjamin, played by singer Jacques Brel, looks a lot like his wonderful songs. Brel was never a great actor, but here, he seems to play himself in a very warm way. The rest of the cast is also unique. Now, I have this on tape and I will see my old friend anytime I want.