Agent 38-24-36
Une ravissante idiote
“France’s biggest stars together in 1964’s funniest film!”
Synopsis
A Russian spy is assigned to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilisation. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted Soviet intelligence agent needs all the help he can get from his 'talented' partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendezvous while trying to avoid being caught by counterintelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.
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Opening Scene Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2013-08-20
Top Cast
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Brigitte Bardot
Penelope 'Penny' Lightfeather
Anthony Perkins
Harry Compton / Nicolas Sergueivitch Miloukine
Grégoire Aslan
Bagda
Jean-Marc Tennberg
Inspector Cartwright
Hans Verner
Donald Farrington
André Luguet
Sir Reginald Dumfrey
Hélène Dieudonné
Mamie
Jacques Monod
Surgeon - the chauffeur
Denise Provence
Lady Barbara Dumfrey
Charles Millot
Fedor Alexandrovitch Balaniev
Paul Demange
Bank director
Jacques Hilling
Le Lord-Admiral
Frederica Layne
Maud Smith (as Fredrika Layne)
Annick Allières
Eléonore - la serveuse du Lion's
Dominique Page
Rosemary
Robert Murzeau
Clément
Jacques Dynam
Le sergent de police
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Screenplay & Story
- André Tabet, François Billetdoux, Georges Tabet
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Une ravissante idiote
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Belles Rives, Flora Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Édouard Molinaro
André Tabet, François Billetdoux, Georges Tabet, Charles Exbrayat
Michel Legrand
Andréas Winding
Monique Isnardon, Robert Isnardon
Michel Ardan
Department Leadership Roster
André Tabet
Screenplay
Andréas Winding
Director of Photography
François Billetdoux
Screenplay
Édouard Molinaro
Director
Michel Ardan
Producer
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Georges Tabet
Screenplay
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Tanine Autré
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agent 38-24-36
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What is Agent 38-24-36 about?
A Russian spy is assigned to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilisation. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted Soviet intelligence agent needs all the help he can get from his 'talented' partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendezvous while trying to avoid being caught by counterintelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.
Who directed Agent 38-24-36?
Agent 38-24-36 was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in Agent 38-24-36?
The principal cast of Agent 38-24-36 includes Brigitte Bardot, Anthony Perkins, Grégoire Aslan, Jean-Marc Tennberg, Hans Verner.
When was Agent 38-24-36 released and how long is it?
Agent 38-24-36 was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Agent 38-24-36?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Agent 38-24-36 was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Agent 38-24-36 based on a book or true story?
Agent 38-24-36 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Exbrayat".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Agent 38-24-36?
Agent 38-24-36 holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).