Hello Smile!
Bonjour sourire
Synopsis
A Prime Minister kidnaps three comedians from Paris to make a frowning princess smile for a royal photo, all while secretly dealing with a prisoner hunger strike. The King remains unaware of his mischievous plan.
Top Cast
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Henri Salvador
Henri Salvador
Annie Cordy
Annie Cordy
Jimmy Gaillard
Jimmy Gaillard
Jean Carmet
Jean Courtebride
Christian Duvaleix
Self
Louis de Funès
Bonoeil
Darry Cowl
Doctor
Pierre Repp
Mayor
Marcel Lupovici
Anatole d'Erceny, Prime Minister
Lisette Lebon
Rosette, maid
Bernard Musson
Butler (uncredited)
Pierre Duncan
Accomplice of Bonoeil (uncredited)
Max Harry
'Double-Note' (uncredited)
Eugène Stuber
Concierge (uncredited)
René-Louis Lafforgue
Tailor (uncredited)
Pierre Larquey
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Sautet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Marsan, Yves Robert
- Original Title
- Bonjour sourire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tarcali-Films, Vox Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Sautet
Jean Marsan, Yves Robert
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Sautet
Director
Jean Marsan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hello Smile!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hello Smile! about?
A Prime Minister kidnaps three comedians from Paris to make a frowning princess smile for a royal photo, all while secretly dealing with a prisoner hunger strike. The King remains unaware of his mischievous plan.
Who directed Hello Smile!?
Hello Smile! was directed by Claude Sautet.
Who stars in Hello Smile!?
The principal cast of Hello Smile! includes Henri Salvador, Annie Cordy, Jimmy Gaillard, Jean Carmet, Christian Duvaleix.
When was Hello Smile! released and how long is it?
Hello Smile! was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hello Smile!?
Hello Smile! holds official age classifications: FR: TP.