The Wing or the Thigh?
Originally released in 1976. The Wing or the Thigh? is a comedy film. directed by Claude Zidi.
Starring Louis de Funès, Coluche, and Ann Zacharias
Synopsis
Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two disasters: his son wants to become a clown rather than a restaurant tester and he, the famous Charles Duchemin, has lost his taste!
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (944 votes)
Budget
$5.1M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Charles Duchemin
Coluche
as Gérard Duchemin
Ann Zacharias
as Marguerite
Julien Guiomar
as Jacques Tricatel
Raymond Bussières
as Henri
Philippe Bouvard
as Philippe Bouvard
Daniel Langlet
as Lambert
Claude Gensac
as Marguerite
Georges Chamarat
as Le doyen des académiciens
Jean Martin
as Le médecin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $5,133,623
Production Companies
- Les Films Christian Fechner
- TOBIS Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wing or the Thigh? about?
Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed t...
Who directed The Wing or the Thigh??
The Wing or the Thigh? was directed by Claude Zidi.
How long is The Wing or the Thigh??
The Wing or the Thigh? has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Wing or the Thigh? released?
The Wing or the Thigh? was released on October 27, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wing or the Thigh??
The main cast of The Wing or the Thigh? includes Louis de Funès, Coluche, Ann Zacharias, Julien Guiomar, Raymond Bussières.
Is The Wing or the Thigh? worth watching?
The Wing or the Thigh? has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 944 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.