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Gargousse

July 27, 1938 1h 48m

Originally released in 1938. Gargousse is a feature film. directed by Henry Wulschleger.

Starring Bach, Saturnin Fabre, and Jeanne Fusier-Gir

Synopsis

The peace of Trépigny is shattered when the new mayor Lebrennois sets out to modernise the little village and make it more attractive to tourists. Opposed to his schemes is the village's stationmaster Gargousse, a free-spirited soul who poaches in his spare time and has no time for Lebrennois's grand ambitions. Relations between Gargousse and the mayor are further strained when the former's goddaughter Antoinette begins an affair with the latter's nephew Allain. The mayor insists that the railway line is out-dated and should be replaced with a more efficient coach service. By taking up Lebrennois's offer of a duel, Gargousse has one last chance to save his job and discredit the unpopular mayor...

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 27, 1938 87 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
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Language French Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gargousse about?

The peace of Trépigny is shattered when the new mayor Lebrennois sets out to modernise the little village and make it more attractive to tourists. Opposed to his schemes is the village's stationma...

Who directed Gargousse?

Gargousse was directed by Henry Wulschleger.

How long is Gargousse?

Gargousse has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Gargousse released?

Gargousse was released on July 27, 1938 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gargousse?

The main cast of Gargousse includes Bach, Saturnin Fabre, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, Sinoël, Paul Ollivier.