The Little Bather
Originally released in 1968. The Little Bather is a comedy film. directed by Robert Dhéry.
Starring Louis de Funès, Andréa Parisy, and Franco Fabrizi
Synopsis
Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, another typical lead-role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is the dictatorial CEO of a French company which designs and produces sail yachts, and fires in yet another tantrum his designer André Castagnier, not realizing that man is his only chance to land a vital contract with the Italian magnate Marcello Cacciaperotti. So he has to find him at his extremely rural birthplace in 'la France profonde', which proves a torturous odyssey for the spoiled rich man; when he does get there his torment is far from over: the country bumpkin refuses to resume his slavish position now the shoe is on the other foot, so Fourchaume is dragged along in the boorish family life, and at times unable to control his temper, which may cost him more credit then he painstakingly builds up...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (383 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Louis-Philippe Fourchaume
Andréa Parisy
as Marie-Béatrice Fourchaume
Franco Fabrizi
as Marcello Cacciaperotti
Michel Galabru
as Scipio
Robert Dhéry
as André Castagnier
Colette Brosset
as Charlotte Castagnier
Pierre Dac
as Le ministre
Jacques Legras
as Henri Castagnier, le curé
Michèle Alexandre
as L'épouse du ministre
Nicole Vervil
as La mère du petit Francis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Corona
- Les Films Copernic
- Fono Roma
- Selenia Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Bather about?
Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, another typical lead-role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is the dictatorial CEO of a French company which designs and produces sail yachts, and fires in yet...
Who directed The Little Bather?
The Little Bather was directed by Robert Dhéry.
How long is The Little Bather?
The Little Bather has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Little Bather released?
The Little Bather was released on March 22, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Little Bather?
The main cast of The Little Bather includes Louis de Funès, Andréa Parisy, Franco Fabrizi, Michel Galabru, Robert Dhéry.
Is The Little Bather worth watching?
The Little Bather has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 383 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.