Dandelions by the Roots
Originally released in 1964. Dandelions by the Roots is a comedy/crime film. directed by Georges Lautner.
Starring Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault, and Mireille Darc
Synopsis
Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a double bass case. A day later the gangster mysteriously has disappeared, but it turns out that he was carrying a bet ticket for a horse race now worth over a million. A turbulent run for the money begins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (49 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Jacques, le cousin de Jérôme, dit « Jockey-Jack », petit truand
Michel Serrault
as Jérôme Martinet, contrebassiste et comédien
Mireille Darc
as Rockie « la Braise », femme entretenue
Francis Blanche
as L'oncle Absalon, le savant farfelu
Maurice Biraud
as Jo Arengeot, un petit truand sortant de prison
Darry Cowl
as Gratiopoulos, le milliardaire à la soirée
Raymond Meunier
as "La Douane", un complice de Jo
Hubert Deschamps
as Le général Frédéric Cédille
Gianni Musy
as Riton « Pommes-Chips », le petit truand assassiné
Barbara Brand
as La comédienne qui joue Sonia
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cocinor
- Les Films Marceau
- Film Columbus
- Ardennes Films
- Transinter Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dandelions by the Roots about?
Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a doub...
Who directed Dandelions by the Roots?
Dandelions by the Roots was directed by Georges Lautner.
How long is Dandelions by the Roots?
Dandelions by the Roots has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Dandelions by the Roots released?
Dandelions by the Roots was released on May 6, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dandelions by the Roots?
The main cast of Dandelions by the Roots includes Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault, Mireille Darc, Francis Blanche, Maurice Biraud.