Sénéchal the Magnificent
Sénéchal le magnifique
Synopsis
Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?
Top Cast
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Fernandel
François, Lucien Sénéchal
Nadia Gray
La princesse Marida Ludibescu
Madeleine Barbulée
Mme Roberte
Simone Paris
L'actrice qui joue Mme Serval
Robert Pizani
Le prince Alexandre
Suzanne Dehelly
La malade
Roland Armontel
Carlini
Paul Azaïs
Le garagiste - mécanicien du car
Georges Baconnet
Le président du tribunal
Barbara Brault
Bit part
Sacha Briquet
Le représentant en télévision
Jacqueline Caurat
Nicole, une soubrette
Albert Dinan
Léon Duchêne aka M. Léon
Giovanni Guarducci
M. de La Torre - attaché d'ambassade
Georges Lannes
Castel-Boissac
Jacques Mancier
M. Bardin, responsable de la tournée théâtrale
Serge Nadaud
L'acteur qui joue M.Serval
Gaston Orbal
Le directeur du théâtre
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Boyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Jacques Rouff
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Sénéchal le magnifique
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Chronos Films, France Cinéma Productions, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Boyer
Jean-Jacques Rouff, Jean Boyer, Jean Manse, Serge Veber
Paul Misraki
Charles Suin
Jacques Desagneaux
Jean Boyer
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Boyer
Director
Jean-Jacques Rouff
Screenplay
Jean Boyer
Producer
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
Charles Suin
Director of Photography
Jacques Desagneaux
Editor
Robert Giordani
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sénéchal the Magnificent
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What is Sénéchal the Magnificent about?
Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?
Who directed Sénéchal the Magnificent?
Sénéchal the Magnificent was directed by Jean Boyer.
Who stars in Sénéchal the Magnificent?
The principal cast of Sénéchal the Magnificent includes Fernandel, Nadia Gray, Madeleine Barbulée, Simone Paris, Robert Pizani.
When was Sénéchal the Magnificent released and how long is it?
Sénéchal the Magnificent was released in 1957 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Sénéchal the Magnificent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sénéchal the Magnificent was composed by Paul Misraki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sénéchal the Magnificent?
Sénéchal the Magnificent holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).