Gramps Is in the Resistance
Papy fait de la résistance
“The movie that cost more than the D-Day Landings”
Synopsis
It is 1943 in Paris. Like so many others, the Bourbelle family's home has been taken over by the Germans and they now live in their cellar. Little do they know that the son, Guy-Hubert Bourdelle, is far from being the cowardly hairdresser he pretends. He is in truth the Germans’ most feared opponent: le super-résistant!
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Christian Clavier
Michel Taupin
Michel Galabru
Jean-Robert Bourdelle dit « Papy »
Roland Giraud
Général Herman Spontz
Gérard Jugnot
Adolfo Ramirez, dit « Rami »
Martin Lamotte
Guy-Hubert « Super Résistant » Bourdelle
Dominique Lavanant
Bernadette Bourdelle, fille Bourdelle, fiancée de Michel
Jacqueline Maillan
Héléna Bourdelle dit « La Bourdelle »
Jacques Villeret
Maréchal Ludwig von Apfelstrudel
Josiane Balasko
La pharmacienne qui couche avec Ralph, un Allemand
Michel Blanc
Le père Lebœuf, résistant
Jean-Claude Brialy
Le joueur de tennis flagorneur
Jean Carmet
André Bourdelle, « Capitaine Raymond » chef d'un mouvement de résistants
Bernard Giraudeau
Un resistant arrêté (dans le camion)
Thierry Lhermitte
Le colonel SS
Jean Yanne
Murat, fonctionnaire à la Kommandantur
Julien Guiomar
Colonel Vincent, collaborateur de de Gaule
Jacques François
Jacques de Frémontel dit « Félix », résistant
Roger Carel
Général Müller, remplacé par Spontz
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Poiré
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Clavier, Martin Lamotte, Jean-Marie Poiré
- Original Score
- Jean Musy
- Original Title
- Papy fait de la résistance
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Les Films Christian Fechner
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Poiré
Christian Clavier, Martin Lamotte, Jean-Marie Poiré
Jean Musy
Robert Alazraki
Annick Menier, Laurence Leininger, François Gédigier
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Poiré
Director
Annick Menier
Editor
Laurence Leininger
Editor
François Gédigier
Editor
Jean Musy
Original Music Composer
Christian Clavier
Writer
Martin Lamotte
Writer
Jean-Marie Poiré
Writer
Robert Alazraki
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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What is Gramps Is in the Resistance about?
It is 1943 in Paris. Like so many others, the Bourbelle family's home has been taken over by the Germans and they now live in their cellar. Little do they know that the son, Guy-Hubert Bourdelle, is far from being the cowardly hairdresser he pretends. He is in truth the Germans’ most feared opponent: le super-résistant!
Who directed Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
Who stars in Gramps Is in the Resistance?
The principal cast of Gramps Is in the Resistance includes Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru, Roland Giraud, Gérard Jugnot, Martin Lamotte.
When was Gramps Is in the Resistance released and how long is it?
Gramps Is in the Resistance was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Gramps Is in the Resistance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gramps Is in the Resistance was composed by Jean Musy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance holds official age classifications: FR: TP.