La Grande java (1971)
Directed by Philippe Clair

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Rugby coach Konglof makes his fortune on the back of the success of his team, the Charlots, who have just won the France-England match.  Konglof welches on a deal he had agreed by fleeing with his daughter, Claire, whose hand in marriage he had promised to the team's manager, Philippot.  He settles in the Provençal village of Brizouilles, where he puts himself forward in the location elections.  Thanks to a massive publicity campaign, it is certain that he will be elected the next mayor.  Then the Charlots put in an unexpected appearance...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Philippe Clair
  • Script: Michel Ardan, Claude Zidi, Philippe Clair
  • Cinematographer: Claude Zidi
  • Music: Michel Bernholc, Les Charlots
  • Cast: Francis Blanche (Auguste Kougloff), Gérard Rinaldi (Philippot), Luis Rego (Luis), Jean-Guy Fechner (Jean-Guy), Gérard Filipelli (Phil), Jean Sarrus (Jean), Corinne Le Poulain (La fille Colombani), Fransined (Fernand Devot), Philippe Clair (Le curé), Georges Montax, Claude Piercecchi, Nicholas Florian, Jean Farina, Josette Petit, Bob Addrizza
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color (Eastmancolor)
  • Runtime: 90 min

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