Mr. Freedom
“Kill for love! Kill for freedom!”
Synopsis
Mr. Freedom, a bellowing good-ol'-boy superhero decked out in copious football padding, jets to France to cut off a Commie invasion from Switzerland. A destructive, arrogant patriot in tight pants, Freedom joins forces with Marie Madeleine to combat lefty freethinkers, as well as the insidious evildoers Moujik Man and inflatable Red China Man, culminating in a star-spangled showdown.
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Mister Freedom trailer HFVC May 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-23
Top Cast
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John Abbey
Mr. Freedom
Delphine Seyrig
Marie-Madeline
Philippe Noiret
Moujik Man
Serge Gainsbourg
Mr. Drugstore
Catherine Rouvel
Marie-Rouge
Jean-Claude Drouot
Dick Sensass
Yves Lefebvre
Jacques Occident
Rufus
Freddie Fric
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Freedom
Sami Frey
Christ
Monique Chaumette
Virgin Mary
Raoul Billerey
Johnny Cadillac
Jean-Luc Bideau
Fighter
Jean-Claude Bouillon
Albert Dray
Marcel Gassouk
Sabine Sun
Betty Bopper
Rita Maiden
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 30, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Klein
- Screenplay & Story
- William Klein
- Original Score
- Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Mr. Freedom
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Films du Rond-Point, O.P.E.R.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Klein
William Klein
Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Colombier
Pierre Lhomme
Anne-Marie Cotret, Valérie Mayoux, Monique Teisseire
Christian Thivat, Michel Zemer, Guy Belfond
Department Leadership Roster
Anne-Marie Cotret
Editor
Christian Thivat
Producer
Michel Zemer
Producer
William Klein
Director
William Klein
Writer
Serge Gainsbourg
Original Music Composer
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Guy Belfond
Producer
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Valérie Mayoux
Editor
Monique Teisseire
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Freedom
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What is Mr. Freedom about?
Mr. Freedom, a bellowing good-ol'-boy superhero decked out in copious football padding, jets to France to cut off a Commie invasion from Switzerland. A destructive, arrogant patriot in tight pants, Freedom joins forces with Marie Madeleine to combat lefty freethinkers, as well as the insidious evildoers Moujik Man and inflatable Red China Man, culminating in a star-spangled showdown.
Who directed Mr. Freedom?
Mr. Freedom was directed by William Klein.
Who stars in Mr. Freedom?
The principal cast of Mr. Freedom includes John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Philippe Noiret, Serge Gainsbourg, Catherine Rouvel.
When was Mr. Freedom released and how long is it?
Mr. Freedom was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Freedom was composed by Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Freedom?
Mr. Freedom holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).