Joe: The Busybody
"Committing a crime is easy. Hiding a body is murder."
Originally released in 1971. Joe: The Busybody is a comedy/crime film. directed by Jean Girault. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louis de Funès, Claude Gensac, and Michel Galabru
Synopsis
A writer accidentally shoots his blackmailer and tries to hide the body.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (327 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Antoine Brisebard
Claude Gensac
as Sylvie Brisebard
Michel Galabru
as Tonelotti l'entrepreneur
Bernard Blier
as Inspecteur Ducros
Guy Tréjan
as Adrien Colas
Ferdy Mayne
as Mr. Grunder
Yvonne Clech
as Cécile Grunder
Florence Blot
as Madame Cramusel
Micheline Luccioni
as Françoise
Christiane Muller
as Mathilde
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Trianon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe: The Busybody about?
A writer accidentally shoots his blackmailer and tries to hide the body.
Who directed Joe: The Busybody?
Joe: The Busybody was directed by Jean Girault.
How long is Joe: The Busybody?
Joe: The Busybody has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Joe: The Busybody released?
Joe: The Busybody was released on August 31, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joe: The Busybody?
The main cast of Joe: The Busybody includes Louis de Funès, Claude Gensac, Michel Galabru, Bernard Blier, Guy Tréjan.
Is Joe: The Busybody worth watching?
Joe: The Busybody has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 327 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.