The Fighting Cock
La Coqueluche
Synopsis
A sleeping car employee seeking a well-deserved rest is prevented from doing so by the crowing of his neighbor's rooster. Just as he's about to settle the score, he's presented with a gift: a rubber band around the annoying bird's beak temporarily puts an end to its vocalizations. But the animal can't be left alone, and Pierre has to take it with him on his nocturnal journeys: you can imagine the disturbance it can cause when, after being thrown out of a wagon window, it lands in the next van full of pheasants. The whole little world spills out onto the train, and the conductor is not at all pleased! Pierre manages to get a young passenger to assume ownership of the rooster, but not for long. Every time Pierre tries to get rid of it, it somehow comes back to him.
Top Cast
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Pierre Richard
Pierre
Michel Galabru
Albert
Claude Piéplu
Commander
Jean-Pierre Darras
Paoli
Marthe Mercadier
Marie-Blanche Turgan
René Clermont
De Givray
Charles Charras
Abel Turgan
Marlene Rick
Ingrid
Claude Brosset
Sewer worker
Renaud Garcia
Gabriel
Raoul Curet
SNCF inspector
Jacques Boudet
Station master
Pierre Frag
Station master
Jean Mourat
Gabriel’s chauffeur
André Nader
Official
Jacques Galland
Official
Bernard Revon
CRS commander
Maryse Martin
Tobacconist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Paul Arrighi
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Revon, Christian-Paul Arrighi
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Pelletier
- Original Title
- La Coqueluche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Marianne Productions, Parc Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Paul Arrighi
Bernard Revon, Christian-Paul Arrighi
Jean-Claude Pelletier
Pierre Lhomme
Pierre Gillette
Mag Bodard
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Christian-Paul Arrighi
Director
Jean-Claude Pelletier
Original Music Composer
Mag Bodard
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Cock
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What is The Fighting Cock about?
A sleeping car employee seeking a well-deserved rest is prevented from doing so by the crowing of his neighbor's rooster. Just as he's about to settle the score, he's presented with a gift: a rubber band around the annoying bird's beak temporarily puts an end to its vocalizations. But the animal can't be left alone, and Pierre has to take it with him on his nocturnal journeys: you can imagine the disturbance it can cause when, after being thrown out of a wagon window, it lands in the next van full of pheasants. The whole little world spills out onto the train, and the conductor is not at all pleased! Pierre manages to get a young passenger to assume ownership of the rooster, but not for long. Every time Pierre tries to get rid of it, it somehow comes back to him.
Who directed The Fighting Cock?
The Fighting Cock was directed by Christian-Paul Arrighi.
Who stars in The Fighting Cock?
The principal cast of The Fighting Cock includes Pierre Richard, Michel Galabru, Claude Piéplu, Jean-Pierre Darras, Marthe Mercadier.
When was The Fighting Cock released and how long is it?
The Fighting Cock was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fighting Cock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fighting Cock was composed by Jean-Claude Pelletier.