Principal cast
Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot, Barbara Dennek as Young Tourist, Rita Maiden as Mr. Schultz's Companion, France Rumilly as Woman Selling Eyeglasses, and France Delahalle as Shopper in Department Store
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About the film
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Screen Path places this 1967 film at stop 113 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
Key craft credits
Andréas Winding (director of photography), Jean Badal (director of photography), Gérard Pollicand (editor), Francis Lemarque (original music composer), and Art Buchwald (screenplay)
- Director
- Jacques Tati
- Release
- 1967-12-13
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Country
- France
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
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