The Sleepwalker
Boniface somnambule
Synopsis
Victor Boniface's life is not exactly a rest cure. Just imagine: Victor is both a store detective and a ... shoplifter (only when he walks in his sleep, mind you)! And falling in love while sleepwalking is no bed of roses either, as the good-natured man simply forgets everything after waking up. Fortunately love wins the game in the end. Does that mean that life will become as easy as pie ? Certainly not: the little Bonifaces will be sleepwalkers just like their daddy!
Top Cast
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Fernandel
Victor Boniface
Louis de Funès
Anatole, the suspicious husband
Gaby André
Stella Gazzini, star in Tabarin
Andrex
Charlie, gangster leader
Michel Ardan
Gangster
André Roanne
Louis, the lighter thief
Raoul Marco
Berthès, stores manager
Julien Maffre
Victor, scapegoat
André Numès
Jules, manservant at the Grand Hôtel
Rivers Cadet
Jean
Mathilde Casadesus
Mademoiselle Thomas
Yves Deniaud
René, gangster
Liliane Barrial
(uncredited)
Léo Campion
Policeman (uncredited)
Liliane Charpentier
(uncredited)
Eliane Corteyn
(uncredited)
Luce Huet
(uncredited)
Leila Lampi
Nicole (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Labro
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Cartier, Jean Manse
- Original Score
- Louiguy
- Original Title
- Boniface somnambule
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC), La Société des Films Sirius
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Labro
Gérard Cartier, Jean Manse
Louiguy
Pierre Levent
Germaine Fouquet
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Labro
Director
Gérard Cartier
Writer
Louiguy
Original Music Composer
Paul-Louis Boutié
Production Design
Germaine Fouquet
Editor
Pierre Levent
Director of Photography
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 The Sleepwalker
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What is The Sleepwalker about?
Victor Boniface's life is not exactly a rest cure. Just imagine: Victor is both a store detective and a ... shoplifter (only when he walks in his sleep, mind you)! And falling in love while sleepwalking is no bed of roses either, as the good-natured man simply forgets everything after waking up. Fortunately love wins the game in the end. Does that mean that life will become as easy as pie ? Certainly not: the little Bonifaces will be sleepwalkers just like their daddy!
Who directed The Sleepwalker?
The Sleepwalker was directed by Maurice Labro.
Who stars in The Sleepwalker?
The principal cast of The Sleepwalker includes Fernandel, Louis de Funès, Gaby André, Andrex, Michel Ardan.
When was The Sleepwalker released and how long is it?
The Sleepwalker was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sleepwalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sleepwalker was composed by Louiguy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sleepwalker?
The Sleepwalker holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).