The Man in the Buick
Originally released in 1968. The Man in the Buick is a comedy/crime film. directed by Gilles Grangier.
Starring Fernandel, Jean-Pierre Marielle, and Danielle Darrieux
Synopsis
Mr Jo, nicknamed "the man with the Buick", is the darling of the small town of Honfleur. But he is in fact a trafficker with a bad reputation who would like to forget about his past, now limiting himself to smuggling rubies under the cover of a charitable organization which offers underprivileged children holidays in Switzerland. However, Mr. Jo is in love with a pretty widow and, in order to marry her, he is willing to get involved in a hold-up again. And "the man with the Buick", who seemed so honorable, will surprise the inhabitants of Honfleur when Inspector Menard reveals his secret activities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 1968
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernandel
as Armand Favrot
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Le Marquis
Danielle Darrieux
as Mme Dalayrac
Georges Descrières
as Lucien Bordier
Mario David
as La Palluche
Bernard Dhéran
as M. de La Motte, l'assureur
Claude Piéplu
as Le Notaire
Jacques Marin
as Un Déménageur
Christian Barbier
as Maxime
Amarande
as Paulette Bordier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gafer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man in the Buick about?
Mr Jo, nicknamed "the man with the Buick", is the darling of the small town of Honfleur. But he is in fact a trafficker with a bad reputation who would like to forget about his past, now limiting h...
Who directed The Man in the Buick?
The Man in the Buick was directed by Gilles Grangier.
How long is The Man in the Buick?
The Man in the Buick has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Man in the Buick released?
The Man in the Buick was released on January 12, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man in the Buick?
The main cast of The Man in the Buick includes Fernandel, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Danielle Darrieux, Georges Descrières, Mario David.