The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
L'Histoire très bonne et très joyeuse de Colinot Trousse-Chemise
Synopsis
Colinot is a young, happy man, until the day three highway robbers abduct his fiancée. The search leads him to meet so many young, lovely women – that when he finally encounters his fiancée, he's no longer sure he loves her.
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Francis Huster
Colinot
Nathalie Delon
Bertrade
Brigitte Bardot
Arabelle
Bernadette Lafont
Rosemonde
Ottavia Piccolo
Bergamotte
Alice Sapritch
Dame Blanche
Francis Blanche
Wanderer
Jean-Claude Drouot
Masnil Plassac
Anne Kreis
Julien Guiomar
Rosemonde's husband
Jean Le Poulain
Brother Albaret
Paul Müller
Brother Hugo
Rufus
'Gagnepain'
Henri Tisot
'Tournebeuf'
Muriel Catalá
Blandine
Guy Grosso
Lucas
Michel Modo
Brother Robichon
Claude Brosset
Host
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Companéez
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Companéez
- Original Score
- Guy Bontempelli
- Original Title
- L'Histoire très bonne et très joyeuse de Colinot Trousse-Chemise
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC), Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Parc Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Companéez
Nina Companéez
Guy Bontempelli
Ghislain Cloquet
Raymonde Guyot
Mag Bodard
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Companéez
Director
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
Raymonde Guyot
Editor
Mag Bodard
Producer
Anne-Marie Marchand
Costume Design
Nina Companéez
Writer
Guy Bontempelli
Original Music Composer
Claude Pignot
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot
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What is The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot about?
Colinot is a young, happy man, until the day three highway robbers abduct his fiancée. The search leads him to meet so many young, lovely women – that when he finally encounters his fiancée, he's no longer sure he loves her.
Who directed The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot?
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot was directed by Nina Companéez.
Who stars in The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot?
The principal cast of The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot includes Francis Huster, Nathalie Delon, Brigitte Bardot, Bernadette Lafont, Ottavia Piccolo.
When was The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot released and how long is it?
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot was composed by Guy Bontempelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot?
The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colinot holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).