
We're Moving the Colonel
On déménage le colonel
Synopsis
The dynamic Flora has decided to burglarize Colonel de la Ribodiere's apartment in the company of Romeo and Clotaire. The two men discover the old soldier lifeless on his bed. One after the other, the colonel's goddaughter Annette, the gendarmes and their brigadier, the Grivier cousins, who are sniffing out the inheritance, and the three thieves, who are hoping to get their way, pass by each other and avoid each other in the house. La Ribodière isn't dead, but he listens to what's being said, forms an opinion about everyone, ousts the Griviers, rewards Annette with a betrothal to Clotaire, and gives Flora and Roméo absolution.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Yves Deniaud
Roméo
Dora Doll
Flora
Armand Bernard
Mr. Grivier
Max Dalban
Leader of the brass band
Jean Tissier
Brigadier
Pauline Carton
Brigadier's wife
Jacques Dynam
Clotaire
Lucien Guervil
Notary
Noël Roquevert
Colonel de la Ribodière
Alice Tissot
Elodie Grivier
Émile Riandreys
Cafe boss
Louis Viret
Donnadieu's son
Marius Gaidon
Jacques Hilling
Auguste
Albert Michel
Gendarme
Lucien Frégis
Bistro boss (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Labro
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Favier
- Original Title
- On déménage le colonel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Lyonnaise de Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Labro
Yves Favier
Charly Willy-Gricha
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Labro
Director
Yves Favier
Screenplay
Charly Willy-Gricha
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for We're Moving the Colonel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We're Moving the Colonel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is We're Moving the Colonel about?
The dynamic Flora has decided to burglarize Colonel de la Ribodiere's apartment in the company of Romeo and Clotaire. The two men discover the old soldier lifeless on his bed. One after the other, the colonel's goddaughter Annette, the gendarmes and their brigadier, the Grivier cousins, who are sniffing out the inheritance, and the three thieves, who are hoping to get their way, pass by each other and avoid each other in the house. La Ribodière isn't dead, but he listens to what's being said, forms an opinion about everyone, ousts the Griviers, rewards Annette with a betrothal to Clotaire, and gives Flora and Roméo absolution.
Who directed We're Moving the Colonel?
We're Moving the Colonel was directed by Maurice Labro.
Who stars in We're Moving the Colonel?
The principal cast of We're Moving the Colonel includes Yves Deniaud, Dora Doll, Armand Bernard, Max Dalban, Jean Tissier.
When was We're Moving the Colonel released and how long is it?
We're Moving the Colonel was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
