The Big Wash
Originally released in 1968. The Big Wash is a comedy film. directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
Starring Bourvil, Roland Dubillard, and Francis Blanche
Synopsis
Sickened to see his students always sleeping in class, a teacher with a colleague and an anarchist start a war against the television. They climbed on Paris roofs to coat the T.V. antennas with a special product cutting the signal reception.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (44 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bourvil
as Armand Saint-Just
Roland Dubillard
as Missenard
Francis Blanche
as Doctor Loupioc
Jean Tissier
as Benjamin
Michael Lonsdale
as Delaroche
René-Jean Chauffard
as Commissioner Aiglefin
Karyn Balm
as Mélane
Alix Mahieux
as Mrs. Delaroque
Marcel Pérès
as Inspector Toilu
Jean-Claude Rémoleux
as Inspector Barbic
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Balzac Films
- Firmament Film
- Méditerranée Cinéma
- Océanic Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Wash about?
Sickened to see his students always sleeping in class, a teacher with a colleague and an anarchist start a war against the television. They climbed on Paris roofs to coat the T.V. antennas with a s...
Who directed The Big Wash?
The Big Wash was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
How long is The Big Wash?
The Big Wash has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Big Wash released?
The Big Wash was released on November 12, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Wash?
The main cast of The Big Wash includes Bourvil, Roland Dubillard, Francis Blanche, Jean Tissier, Michael Lonsdale.