The Fighting Drummer
Tambour battant
Synopsis
The rivalry between Albert Gambier, head of the municipal brass band, and the jazz band, led by Jacques Hélian, provokes many comic adventures in this small provincial town. Everything will end in songs, thanks to the love uniting Jimmy, the band's composer, and Nicole, Gambier's daughter.
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Jimmy Gaillard
Jimmy
Sophie Leclair
Nicole Gambier
Roland Armontel
Albert Gambier
Paul Demange
Albert Duvaleix
Marescot
Charles Bouillaud
Arthur
Alfred Adam
Favrol
Alice Tissot
Hortense Gambier, the aunt
André Gabriello
Bourdelas
Rita Castel
Self
André Cornille
Lou Darley
Self
Louis de Funès
Weapon master
Claude Evelyne
Self
Jacques Hélian
Self
Jean Marco
Self
Émile Mylo
Patoum
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Combret
- Original Title
- Tambour battant
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Radius Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Combret
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Combret
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fighting Drummer
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What is The Fighting Drummer about?
The rivalry between Albert Gambier, head of the municipal brass band, and the jazz band, led by Jacques Hélian, provokes many comic adventures in this small provincial town. Everything will end in songs, thanks to the love uniting Jimmy, the band's composer, and Nicole, Gambier's daughter.
Who directed The Fighting Drummer?
The Fighting Drummer was directed by Georges Combret.
Who stars in The Fighting Drummer?
The principal cast of The Fighting Drummer includes Jimmy Gaillard, Sophie Leclair, Roland Armontel, Paul Demange, Albert Duvaleix.
When was The Fighting Drummer released and how long is it?
The Fighting Drummer was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.