Dandelions by the Roots
Des pissenlits par la racine
Synopsis
Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a double bass case. A day later the gangster mysteriously has disappeared, but it turns out that he was carrying a bet ticket for a horse race now worth over a million. A turbulent run for the money begins.
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Louis de Funès
Jacques
Michel Serrault
Jérôme Martinet
Mireille Darc
Rockie
Francis Blanche
Absalon
Maurice Biraud
Jo Arengeot
Darry Cowl
Gratiopoulos
Raymond Meunier
La Douane
Hubert Deschamps
Frédéric Cédille
Gianni Musy
Riton
Barbara Brand
Actress Playing Countess Sonia
Paola Barbara
Simone Landry
Christine's Guest
Colette Régis
Christine
Malka Ribowska
Actress Playing Countess Natacha
Jacqueline Rivière
Dorothée
Yves Barsacq
Police Inspector
Charles Bouillaud
Léon
Michel Dacquin
Pastor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Weff, Georges Lautner, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Des pissenlits par la racine
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cocinor, Les Films Marceau, Film Columbus, Ardennes Films, Transinter Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lautner
Clarence Weff, Georges Lautner, Michel Audiard
Georges Delerue
Maurice Fellous
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Lautner
Director
Georges Lautner
Writer
Clarence Weff
Writer
Michel Audiard
Writer
Maurice Fellous
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dandelions by the Roots
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What is Dandelions by the Roots about?
Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a double bass case. A day later the gangster mysteriously has disappeared, but it turns out that he was carrying a bet ticket for a horse race now worth over a million. A turbulent run for the money begins.
Who directed Dandelions by the Roots?
Dandelions by the Roots was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in Dandelions by the Roots?
The principal cast of Dandelions by the Roots includes Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault, Mireille Darc, Francis Blanche, Maurice Biraud.
When was Dandelions by the Roots released and how long is it?
Dandelions by the Roots was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dandelions by the Roots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dandelions by the Roots was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Dandelions by the Roots based on a book or true story?
Dandelions by the Roots is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clarence Weff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dandelions by the Roots?
Dandelions by the Roots holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).