On the Bench
Sur le banc
Synopsis
La Hurlette and Carmen are a pair of philosophical tramps who enjoy simple pleasures in the company of the cheerful Sosthène. As in the fairy tales, La Hurlette learns that he has just inherited a tidy fortune, provided he can find a job. By dint of hard work, he manages to do so, and a banquet brings together his disinherited friends. Determined to live the high life, La Hurlette and Carmen lose all their inheritance at the Cabourg casino, and end up as philosophical as ever on their favorite bench.
Top Cast
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Raymond Souplex
'La Hurlette'
Jane Sourza
Carmen
Julien Carette
Sosthène
Nicole Besnard
Jeannette
Max Elloy
Tramp
Paul Azaïs
Lacassagne
Léonce Corne
Notary
Guy Derlan
Seller
Alain Bouvette
Sommelier
Jean Clarieux
Carrier
Paul Demange
Jules
Catherine Gay
The mother
Noëlle Audier
Robert Balpo
Tailor
Odette Barencey
Notary's maid
Paul Barge
President
María Benedicto
Georges Bever
Tramp
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Verney
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Duflos, Raymond Souplex
- Original Title
- Sur le banc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Boréal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Verney
Pierre Duflos, Raymond Souplex
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Duflos
Writer
Raymond Souplex
Writer
Robert Verney
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Bench
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What is On the Bench about?
La Hurlette and Carmen are a pair of philosophical tramps who enjoy simple pleasures in the company of the cheerful Sosthène. As in the fairy tales, La Hurlette learns that he has just inherited a tidy fortune, provided he can find a job. By dint of hard work, he manages to do so, and a banquet brings together his disinherited friends. Determined to live the high life, La Hurlette and Carmen lose all their inheritance at the Cabourg casino, and end up as philosophical as ever on their favorite bench.
Who directed On the Bench?
On the Bench was directed by Robert Verney.
Who stars in On the Bench?
The principal cast of On the Bench includes Raymond Souplex, Jane Sourza, Julien Carette, Nicole Besnard, Max Elloy.
When was On the Bench released and how long is it?
On the Bench was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Bench?
On the Bench holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).