Tambour battant (1953)
Directed by Georges Combret

Drama

Film Synopsis

In a small provincial town, a fierce rivalry exists between Albert Gambier, the head of the town band, and a jazz ensemble led by Jacques Helian. After a series of comical escapades, things come to a head when Nicole, Gambier's daughter, falls in love with Jimmy, a jazz composer...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Georges Combret
  • Script: Georges Combret
  • Cinematographer: Pierre Petit
  • Music: Hubert Giraud
  • Cast: Alfred Adam (Favrol), Roland Armontel (Albert Gambier), Jimmy Gaillard (Jimmy), Sophie Leclair (Nicole Gambier), Alice Tissot (Hortense Gambier), André Gabriello, Jacques Hélian
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min

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