Les Rois de la comédie
Synopsis
At the end of the 1950s, four humor specialists simultaneously experienced recognition. Fernandel with “The Cow and the Prisoner”, Bourvil with “The Hunchback”, Jacques Tati with “My Uncle” and Louis de Funès with “Oscar” at the theater. On the big screen or on stage, each of these artists has a unique style of humor. They are the kings of French comedy. But how did they manage to become true box office champions? How did they experience their immense popularity? How do they still influence the comedy genre? And above all, are- are they funny in life? Where is the line between their character in the cinema and their real personality?
Top Cast
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Fernandel
Self (archive footage)
Jacques Tati
Self (archive footage)
Bourvil
Self (archive footage)
Louis de Funès
Self (archive footage)
Patrick Préjean
Narrator (voice)
Brigitte Fossey
Self
Mei-Chen Chalais
Self
Françoise Deldick
Self
Sophie Agacinski
Self
Nicole Lyss
Self
Bernard Ménez
Self
Jacques Pessis
Self
Albert Mathieu
Self
Luc Larriba
Self
Danièle Thompson
Self (archive footage)
Michel Galabru
Self (archive footage)
Catherine Rouvel
Self
Marcel Pagnol
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Henry
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Henry
- Original Score
- Serge Chauvin
- Original Title
- Les Rois de la comédie
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Licange Productions, RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Henry
Nicolas Henry
Serge Chauvin
Nicolas Henry
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Henry
Editor
Nicolas Henry
Director
Nicolas Henry
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Rois de la comédie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Les Rois de la comédie about?
At the end of the 1950s, four humor specialists simultaneously experienced recognition. Fernandel with “The Cow and the Prisoner”, Bourvil with “The Hunchback”, Jacques Tati with “My Uncle” and Louis de Funès with “Oscar” at the theater. On the big screen or on stage, each of these artists has a unique style of humor. They are the kings of French comedy. But how did they manage to become true box office champions? How did they experience their immense popularity? How do they still influence the comedy genre? And above all, are- are they funny in life? Where is the line between their character in the cinema and their real personality?
Who directed Les Rois de la comédie?
Les Rois de la comédie was directed by Nicolas Henry.
Who stars in Les Rois de la comédie?
The principal cast of Les Rois de la comédie includes Fernandel, Jacques Tati, Bourvil, Louis de Funès, Patrick Préjean.
When was Les Rois de la comédie released and how long is it?
Les Rois de la comédie was released in 2023 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Les Rois de la comédie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Rois de la comédie was composed by Serge Chauvin.