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The Dreadful (1959)

Movie ★ 4.0 84 min

Comedy

César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand in the day's takings to his superior.

Pascal Jardin Writer Marc Allégret Writer Marc Allégret Director Jean Marsan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 1959
Runtime
84 min
IMDb
tt0052536
Country
France
Language
French
Studio
Gaumont

Cast

Pierre Fresnay Pierre Fresnay César Dandieu Darry Cowl Darry Cowl Fernand Mouchette Anne Collette Anne Collette Adèle Louis Seigner Louis Seigner Lebreteuil Jacques Charon Jacques Charon Monestier Hubert Deschamps Hubert Deschamps Pomaret André Brunot André Brunot le directeur des Pétroles Michel Galabru Michel Galabru Pelou Jean Ozenne Jean Ozenne le capitaine Madeleine Barbulée Madeleine Barbulée La secrétaire Robert Lombard Robert Lombard l'employé de la banque François Périer François Périer Commentaire

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dreadful about?
César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand in the day's takings to his superior.
Who directed The Dreadful?
The Dreadful was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in The Dreadful?
The Dreadful stars Pierre Fresnay, Darry Cowl, Anne Collette, Louis Seigner.
When was The Dreadful released?
The Dreadful is a 1959 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Dreadful?
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