Pierrot mon ami
Synopsis
Pierrot, a short-sighted, indolent and distracted young boy gets involved in a carnival at the Palais de la Rigolade whose main attraction is to place the women in an ascending current of air which makes their skirts fly. A fight in this Palace makes him lose his job. Then he meets Yvonne, the daughter of Pradonet, the owner of the funfair. He falls in love with Yvonne who hardly seems to share his feelings.
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Jacques Dutronc
Pierrot
Anne Jousset
Yvonne
Jean-Marc Thibault
Pradonet
Maurice Biraud
Crouia-Bey et Voussois
Sylvie Joly
Léonie
Jacques Dufilho
Mounnezergues
Gérard Jugnot
Petit-Pouce
Etienne Chicot
Paradis
Ginette Garcin
Madame Pradonet
Nicole Fallet
The maid of the hotel
Hubert Deschamps
The night watchman
Micha Bayard
The landlady of the hotel
Elisabeth Chailloux
Mathurine
Brigitte Monnin
The maid of the Pradonet
Guy Laporte
The huckster
Jean Champion
Tortose
Edith Ker
Michel Blanc
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Leterrier
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine Gallien, Raymond Queneau
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Pierrot mon ami
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Leterrier
Antoine Gallien, Raymond Queneau
Georges Delerue
Georges Leclerc
Department Leadership Roster
François Leterrier
Director
Antoine Gallien
Writer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Georges Leclerc
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pierrot mon ami
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What is Pierrot mon ami about?
Pierrot, a short-sighted, indolent and distracted young boy gets involved in a carnival at the Palais de la Rigolade whose main attraction is to place the women in an ascending current of air which makes their skirts fly. A fight in this Palace makes him lose his job. Then he meets Yvonne, the daughter of Pradonet, the owner of the funfair. He falls in love with Yvonne who hardly seems to share his feelings.
Who directed Pierrot mon ami?
Pierrot mon ami was directed by François Leterrier.
Who stars in Pierrot mon ami?
The principal cast of Pierrot mon ami includes Jacques Dutronc, Anne Jousset, Jean-Marc Thibault, Maurice Biraud, Sylvie Joly.
When was Pierrot mon ami released and how long is it?
Pierrot mon ami was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Pierrot mon ami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pierrot mon ami was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Pierrot mon ami based on a book or true story?
Pierrot mon ami is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Queneau".