The Madman of Lab Four
Le Fou du labo 4
Synopsis
This talkative and unevenly paced feature finds Fou (Jean Lefebvre) the inventor of a gas that makes the users fall in love. He is chased by his boss, the police, and spies, who seek to secure the secret recipe for their own selfish purposes. A shadowy American underworld figure tries to intimidate the inventor. A half-hearted attempt at comedy tries to go along with the double dealing and trickery of the thin plot of the film.
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Jean Lefebvre
Eugène Ballanchon, scientific researcher, single
Maria Latour
Régine, Mr. Beauchard's spy
Bernard Blier
Mr. Beauchard, executive secretary linked to a gang
Michel Serrault
Mr. Granger, director of the scientific laboratory
Pierre Tornade
DST inspector
Pierre Brasseur
Father Ballanchon
Margo Lion
Mrs. Ballanchon, Eugène's mother
Robert Dalban
Merchant, spy in the laboratory
Mario David
Mario
Henri Virlogeux
Scholar
André Chaumeau
Baron
Jean Franval
DST inspector
Paul Préboist
Agent
Alain Janey
Fred
Sabine Sun
Baroness
Yvon Sarray
Pedestrian
Max Arian
Extra worker (uncredited)
André Cagnard
Jo (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Besnard
- Screenplay & Story
- René Cambon, Jacques Besnard, Jean Halain
- Original Score
- Bernard Gérard
- Original Title
- Le Fou du labo 4
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Besnard
René Cambon, Jacques Besnard, Jean Halain
Bernard Gérard
Raymond Lemoigne
Gilbert Natot
Jacques Besnard
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Besnard
Director
Henri Sonois
Production Design
Raymond Lemoigne
Director of Photography
Jacques Besnard
Producer
Jacques Besnard
Writer
Jean Halain
Writer
Gilbert Natot
Editor
Claude Carliez
Stunt Coordinator
Bernard Gérard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Madman of Lab Four
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What is The Madman of Lab Four about?
This talkative and unevenly paced feature finds Fou (Jean Lefebvre) the inventor of a gas that makes the users fall in love. He is chased by his boss, the police, and spies, who seek to secure the secret recipe for their own selfish purposes. A shadowy American underworld figure tries to intimidate the inventor. A half-hearted attempt at comedy tries to go along with the double dealing and trickery of the thin plot of the film.
Who directed The Madman of Lab Four?
The Madman of Lab Four was directed by Jacques Besnard.
Who stars in The Madman of Lab Four?
The principal cast of The Madman of Lab Four includes Jean Lefebvre, Maria Latour, Bernard Blier, Michel Serrault, Pierre Tornade.
When was The Madman of Lab Four released and how long is it?
The Madman of Lab Four was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Madman of Lab Four?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Madman of Lab Four was composed by Bernard Gérard.
Is The Madman of Lab Four based on a book or true story?
The Madman of Lab Four is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Cambon".