The Big Softie
Le Grand Dadais
Synopsis
A young man who lives with his aunt falls for a free-spirited German model in this uninspired drama. Although he runs off with her for the summer, he returns to his aunt to live off her money after the model and an old flame rekindle their romance. The story unfolds in a series of flashbacks.
Top Cast
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Jacques Perrin
Alain Quesnard
Eva Renzi
Patricia
Danièle Gaubert
Emmanuelle
Yves Rénier
Germain
Yvonne Clech
Mrs. Quesnard
Harald Leipnitz
Mr. Poloni
André Falcon
Lawyer
Max Vialle
Attorney
Pierre Gatineau
President of the tribunal
Colette Mareuil
Tantine
Pierre Collet
Commissioner
Gaëtane Lorre
Pearl, reader
Dominique Zardi
Drunk at the party
Claude Rossignol
Motorist
Robert Audran
Jean-Claude Brunel
Play-boy
Claude Melki
University fellow student
Claude Confortès
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Original Title
- Le Grand Dadais
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Pierre Granier-Deferre, Bertrand Poirot-Delpech
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Screenplay
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Softie
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What is The Big Softie about?
A young man who lives with his aunt falls for a free-spirited German model in this uninspired drama. Although he runs off with her for the summer, he returns to his aunt to live off her money after the model and an old flame rekindle their romance. The story unfolds in a series of flashbacks.
Who directed The Big Softie?
The Big Softie was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in The Big Softie?
The principal cast of The Big Softie includes Jacques Perrin, Eva Renzi, Danièle Gaubert, Yves Rénier, Yvonne Clech.
When was The Big Softie released and how long is it?
The Big Softie was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Big Softie based on a book or true story?
The Big Softie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bertrand Poirot-Delpech".