Pardon Mon Affaire
Un éléphant ça trompe énormément
“«Four million Frenchmen and 50,000 New Yorkers can't be wrong»”
Synopsis
On an otherwise normal day, Étienne, a happily married man and a good father, sees something that stops him dead in his tracks: a gorgeous woman in a billowing red dress. Long after she has left his vision, her memory continues to haunt his mind. He falls instantly in love with her and tries everything to get to know her better. Helping Étienne snare his elusive lady in red are his three bumbling buddies, which all have secret affairs and/or cheat on their wives.
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Jean Rochefort
Étienne
Claude Brasseur
Daniel
Guy Bedos
Simon
Victor Lanoux
Bouly
Danièle Delorme
Marthe Dorsay
Anny Duperey
Charlotte
Marthe Villalonga
Mouchy Messina
Louise Conte
Étienne's Godmother
Maurice Bénichou
Gonthier
Christophe Bourseiller
Lucien
Jean Lescot
Worried Patient
Martine Sarcey
Esperanza
Catherine Verlor
Stéphanie
Pascale Reynaud
Delphine
Richard Saint-Bris
Charles
Jean Lanier
Deschanels
Anne-Marie Blot
Marie-Ange
Hélène Calzarelli
Miss Pintard
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Robert
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, Yves Robert
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Un éléphant ça trompe énormément
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International, Les Productions de la Guéville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Robert
Jean-Loup Dabadie, Yves Robert
Vladimir Cosma
René Mathelin
Gérard Pollicand
Alain Poiré, Yves Robert
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Robert
Director
Jean-Loup Dabadie
Screenplay
Yves Robert
Screenplay
Alain Poiré
Producer
Yves Robert
Producer
René Mathelin
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
Gérard Pollicand
Editor
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Nadine Dessalles
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pardon Mon Affaire
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What is Pardon Mon Affaire about?
On an otherwise normal day, Étienne, a happily married man and a good father, sees something that stops him dead in his tracks: a gorgeous woman in a billowing red dress. Long after she has left his vision, her memory continues to haunt his mind. He falls instantly in love with her and tries everything to get to know her better. Helping Étienne snare his elusive lady in red are his three bumbling buddies, which all have secret affairs and/or cheat on their wives.
Who directed Pardon Mon Affaire?
Pardon Mon Affaire was directed by Yves Robert.
Who stars in Pardon Mon Affaire?
The principal cast of Pardon Mon Affaire includes Jean Rochefort, Claude Brasseur, Guy Bedos, Victor Lanoux, Danièle Delorme.
When was Pardon Mon Affaire released and how long is it?
Pardon Mon Affaire was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Pardon Mon Affaire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pardon Mon Affaire was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pardon Mon Affaire?
Pardon Mon Affaire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.