The Exchange Student
Originally released in 1967. The Exchange Student is a comedy film. directed by Jean Girault. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louis de Funès, Ferdy Mayne, and Martine Kelly
Synopsis
Monsieur Bosquier, the owner of a private school, is far from pleased when his eldest son, Philippe, fails his end of year exams. He decides to send his wayward offspring to England to improve his English. In exchange, Philippe’s host, a wealthy whisky distiller, Mac Farrel, will send his daughter, Shirley, to live with the Bosquiers in France. However, Philippe has already decided to spend the summer holidays on a yacht with his friends, so he sends a fellow student, Michonnet, to England in his place. The deception is soon discovered but things go from bad to worse when Philippe and Shirley fall in love and fly to Scotland to get married...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (302 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Charles Bosquier
Ferdy Mayne
as Mac Farrell
Martine Kelly
as Shirley MacFarrell
François Leccia
as Philippe Bosquier
Olivier de Funès
as Gérard Bosquier
Claude Gensac
as Isabelle Bosquier
Maurice Risch
as Stéphane Michonnet
Jacques Dynam
as Croizac
Dominique Davray
as Rose
Mario David
as Bodybuilder Motorist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Copernic
- Kinowelt
- Ascot Cineraid
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Exchange Student about?
Monsieur Bosquier, the owner of a private school, is far from pleased when his eldest son, Philippe, fails his end of year exams. He decides to send his wayward offspring to England to improve his ...
Who directed The Exchange Student?
The Exchange Student was directed by Jean Girault.
How long is The Exchange Student?
The Exchange Student has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Exchange Student released?
The Exchange Student was released on December 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Exchange Student?
The main cast of The Exchange Student includes Louis de Funès, Ferdy Mayne, Martine Kelly, François Leccia, Olivier de Funès.
Is The Exchange Student worth watching?
The Exchange Student has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 302 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.