My Uncle Benjamin
Mon oncle Benjamin
Synopsis
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
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Jacques Brel
Benjamin Rathery
Claude Jade
Manette
Bernard Alane
Pont-Cassé
Rosy Varte
Bettine, soeur de Benjamin
Paul Frankeur
Docteur Minxit
Lyne Chardonnet
Arabelle Minxit
Robert Dalban
Père de Manette
Bernard Blier
Marquis de Cambyse
Alfred Adam
Le sergent
Armand Mestral
Machecourt
Paul Préboist
Parlenta
Guy Delorme
Un laquais
Christine Aurel
Madame Chapelle
Daniela Surina
La marquise de Cambyse
Régine Motte
Madame Fata (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Édouard Molinaro, André Couteaux, Jean-François Hauduroy
- Original Score
- Jacques Brel
- Original Title
- Mon oncle Benjamin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Édouard Molinaro
Édouard Molinaro, André Couteaux, Jean-François Hauduroy, Claude Tillier
Jacques Brel
Alain Levent
Monique Isnardon, Robert Isnardon
Roger Debelmas, Robert Sussfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Levent
Director of Photography
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Roger Debelmas
Producer
Édouard Molinaro
Screenplay
François de Lamothe
Production Design
Jacques Fonteray
Costume Design
Édouard Molinaro
Director
Jacques Brel
Original Music Composer
André Couteaux
Screenplay
Robert Sussfeld
Producer
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Jean-François Hauduroy
Screenplay
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What is My Uncle Benjamin about?
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
Who directed My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in My Uncle Benjamin?
The principal cast of My Uncle Benjamin includes Jacques Brel, Claude Jade, Bernard Alane, Rosy Varte, Paul Frankeur.
When was My Uncle Benjamin released and how long is it?
My Uncle Benjamin was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for My Uncle Benjamin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Uncle Benjamin was composed by Jacques Brel.
Is My Uncle Benjamin based on a book or true story?
My Uncle Benjamin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Tillier".