Le Grand Chef (1959)
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French comedian Fernandel stars in this entertaining comedy based on a short story by O. Henry, The Ransom of Red Chief. Antoine (Fernandel) has the brilliant idea of kidnapping the son of a millionaire in order to raise the money he and his partner Paolo (Gino Cervi) need to buy their own auto repair shop. The kidnapping is quite successful but Antoine and Paolo soon discover that little Erick (Papouf) is more than just a handful. Even when Antoine dresses up as a Native American, Erick is not amused for long. The little boy is trouble incarnate, and soon the erstwhile kidnappers are ready to pay for his parents to take him back. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Fernandel, Gino Cervi, (more)
- Director(s):
- Henri Verneuil
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
Synopsis of Le Grand Chef
French comedian Fernandel stars in this entertaining comedy based on a short story by O. Henry, The Ransom of Red Chief. Antoine (Fernandel) has the brilliant idea of kidnapping the son of a millionaire in order to raise the money he and his partner Paolo (Gino Cervi) need to buy their own auto repair shop. The kidnapping is quite successful but Antoine and Paolo soon discover that little Erick (Papouf) is more than just a handful. Even when Antoine dresses up as a Native American, Erick is not amused for long. The little boy is trouble incarnate, and soon the erstwhile kidnappers are ready to pay for his parents to take him back. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Le Grand Chef
- Fernandel - Antoine
- Jean-Jacques Delbo - Mons. Jumelin
- Madeleine Barbulee - Mme. Rivoire
- Dominique Davray - Tenant
- Albert Michel
- Gino Cervi - Paul
- Georges Chamarat - Butler
- Florence Blot - Governess
- Helena Manson
- Maurice Nasil - Detective
- Director(s):
- Henri Verneuil
- Writer(s):
- Henri Verneuil, Henri Troyat, Jean Manse
- Producer(s):
- Ralph Baum
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Excellent For Children)
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