My Pal the Gypsy
Originally released in 1959. My Pal the Gypsy is a comedy film. directed by François Gir. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louis de Funès, Jean Richard, and Brigitte Auber
Synopsis
The "Védrines", whose head of family is a publisher, are well established in Paris. The "Pittuiti", on the other hand, are gypsies camping out in the suburbs. Young Zita belongs to the tribe and meets Théo Védrines, the publisher's son, a wild seducer. Zita is soon forced to tell her family that she is expecting a child. A scandal for the Pittuiti family, who instruct Zita's brother to apply the law of retaliation, Bruno must in turn seduce the pleasant Gisèle Védrines. And why not? But while Théo gradually becomes an anarchist, Bruno becomes more and more embourgeoise as Védrines discovers in him a real talent for writing. Still, Bruno and Gisèle will be as happy as Théo and Zita ever were.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films de la Licorne
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Pal the Gypsy about?
The "Védrines", whose head of family is a publisher, are well established in Paris. The "Pittuiti", on the other hand, are gypsies camping out in the suburbs. Young Zita belongs to the tribe and m...
Who directed My Pal the Gypsy?
My Pal the Gypsy was directed by François Gir.
How long is My Pal the Gypsy?
My Pal the Gypsy has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was My Pal the Gypsy released?
My Pal the Gypsy was released on December 2, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Pal the Gypsy?
The main cast of My Pal the Gypsy includes Louis de Funès, Jean Richard, Brigitte Auber, Gregori Chmara, Michel Subor.