Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot
“It's laugh-vacation time!”
Synopsis
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
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M. Hulot's Holiday Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-10
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Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot
Nathalie Pascaud
Martine
Louis Pérault
Fred
Micheline Rolla
The Aunt
Valentine Camax
Englishwoman
André Dubois
Commandant
Lucien Frégis
Hotel Proprietor
Raymond Carl
Waiter
René Lacourt
Strolling Man
Suzy Willy
Commandant's Wife
Marguerite Gérard
Strolling Woman
Nicole Chomo
Denise - Girl Scout with Backpack
Édouard Francomme
Restaurant Patron
Georges Adlin
South American (uncredited)
Pierre Aubert
The Young Intellectual (uncredited)
César Baldaccini
Bearded Camper (uncredited)
Michèle Brabo
Holidaymaker (uncredited)
Pierre Clauzel
Holidaymaker on Beach (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tati
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet
- Original Score
- Alain Romans
- Original Title
- Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- DisCina, Specta Films, Cady Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet, Pierre Aubert, Jacques Lagrange
Alain Romans
Jean Mousselle, Jacques Mercanton
Charles Bretoneiche, Jacques Grassi, Suzanne Baron
Fred Orain, Jacques Tati
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Romans
Original Music Composer
Henri Schmitt
Production Design
Jacques Tati
Director
Jean Mousselle
Director of Photography
Jacques Mercanton
Director of Photography
Fred Orain
Producer
Jacques Tati
Screenplay
Roger Briaucourt
Production Design
Jacques Tati
Producer
Pierre Aubert
Writer
Henri Marquet
Screenplay
Jacques Lagrange
Writer
Charles Bretoneiche
Editor
Jacques Grassi
Editor
Suzanne Baron
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
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What is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday about?
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
Who directed Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was directed by Jacques Tati.
Who stars in Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
The principal cast of Monsieur Hulot's Holiday includes Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud, Louis Pérault, Micheline Rolla, Valentine Camax.
When was Monsieur Hulot's Holiday released and how long is it?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was composed by Alain Romans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).