The Boss of Champignol
Le caïd de Champignol
Synopsis
Claudius finds a foal and takes it home to his boss. The men who stole the animal are looking for him. Claudius names him Champignol and trains him for racing. When he grows up, Champignol wins a regional race. But the thieves return, and Claudius is forced to do odd jobs to keep his horse.
Top Cast
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Jean Richard
Claudius Binoche
Michel Serrault
Hector
Michel Barbey
'Chef' Patrice
Martine Sarcey
Madeleine
Alfred Adam
Antoine
Clément Michu
Berluron
Denise Benoit
Juliette
Robert Rollis
Gustave
Richard Marsan
Fred
Albert Michel
Peasant
Béatrice Altariba
Evelyne
Gérard Croce
Consumer
Christian Brocard
Motorcyclist
Gabriel Gobin
Larivière
Jacques Préboist
Taxi driver
Charley Mills
Earl of Shelton
Mario David
Tony
Léon Zitrone
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Bastia
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillaume Hanoteau, Guy Lionel, Jean Bastia
- Original Title
- Le caïd de Champignol
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Bastia
Guillaume Hanoteau, Guy Lionel, Jean Bastia
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Bastia
Director
Guillaume Hanoteau
Writer
Guy Lionel
Writer
Jean Bastia
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boss of Champignol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boss of Champignol about?
Claudius finds a foal and takes it home to his boss. The men who stole the animal are looking for him. Claudius names him Champignol and trains him for racing. When he grows up, Champignol wins a regional race. But the thieves return, and Claudius is forced to do odd jobs to keep his horse.
Who directed The Boss of Champignol?
The Boss of Champignol was directed by Jean Bastia.
Who stars in The Boss of Champignol?
The principal cast of The Boss of Champignol includes Jean Richard, Michel Serrault, Michel Barbey, Martine Sarcey, Alfred Adam.
When was The Boss of Champignol released and how long is it?
The Boss of Champignol was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.