Strange Desire of Mr. Bard
L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard
Synopsis
A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Radványi
- Screenplay & Story
- René Barjavel
- Original Score
- Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
- Original Title
- L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- UGC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Radványi
René Barjavel
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Léonce-Henri Burel
René Le Hénaff
André Halley des Fontaines
Department Leadership Roster
René Barjavel
Writer
Géza von Radványi
Director
André Halley des Fontaines
Producer
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Original Music Composer
René Le Hénaff
Editor
Eugène Piérac
Production Design
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
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What is Strange Desire of Mr. Bard about?
A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.
Who directed Strange Desire of Mr. Bard?
Strange Desire of Mr. Bard was directed by Géza von Radványi.
Who stars in Strange Desire of Mr. Bard?
The principal cast of Strange Desire of Mr. Bard includes Michel Simon, Louis de Funès, Yves Deniaud, Geneviève Page, Georgette Anys.
When was Strange Desire of Mr. Bard released and how long is it?
Strange Desire of Mr. Bard was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Desire of Mr. Bard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Desire of Mr. Bard was composed by Jean-Jacques Grünenwald.