The Sheep Has Five Legs
Le Mouton à cinq pattes
“The Incomparable FERNANDEL...in a delightful 'tour de force'”
Synopsis
A publicity-minded French mayor reunites quintuplets and their earthy father, all six played by Fernandel.
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Fernandel
Edouard de Saint-Forget
Françoise Arnoul
Marianne Durand-Perrin
Andrex
Un marin
Georges Chamarat
M. Durand-Perrin
Édouard Delmont
Le docteur Marius Bollène
Paulette Dubost
Solange Saint-Forget
Louis de Funès
Pilate
René Génin
Le maire
Noël Roquevert
Roland Brissard
Denise Grey
Mme Durand-Perrin
Darío Moreno
Le joueur américain
Edmond Ardisson
Le brigadier
Jocelyne Bressy
José Casa
Le gendarme
Jean Diéner
Un croque-mort
Ky Duyen
Un joueur chinois sur le bateau
Léopoldo Francès
Le métis
Manuel Gary
Le docteur
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Manse
- Original Title
- Le Mouton à cinq pattes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Cocinex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Jean Manse
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Jean Manse
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheep Has Five Legs
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What is The Sheep Has Five Legs about?
A publicity-minded French mayor reunites quintuplets and their earthy father, all six played by Fernandel.
Who directed The Sheep Has Five Legs?
The Sheep Has Five Legs was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Sheep Has Five Legs?
The principal cast of The Sheep Has Five Legs includes Fernandel, Françoise Arnoul, Andrex, Georges Chamarat, Édouard Delmont.
When was The Sheep Has Five Legs released and how long is it?
The Sheep Has Five Legs was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sheep Has Five Legs?
The Sheep Has Five Legs holds official age classifications: FR: TP.