Les Rois de la comédie
Storyline & Plot Summary
At the end of the 1950s, four humor specialists simultaneously experienced recognition. Fernandel with “The Cow and the Prisoner”, Bourvil with “The Hunchback”, Jacques Tati with “My Uncle” and Louis de Funès with “Oscar” at the theater. On the big screen or on stage, each of these artists has a unique style of humor. They are the kings of French comedy. But how did they manage to become true box office champions? How did they experience their immense popularity? How do they still influence the comedy genre? And above all, are- are they funny in life? Where is the line between their character in the cinema and their real personality?
Production Details
Cast
Fernandel
Self (archive footage)
Jacques Tati
Self (archive footage)
Bourvil
Self (archive footage)
Louis de Funès
Self (archive footage)
Patrick Préjean
Narrator (voice)
Brigitte Fossey
Self
Mei-Chen Chalais
Self
Françoise Deldick
Self
Sophie Agacinski
Self
Nicole Lyss
Self
Bernard Ménez
Self
Jacques Pessis
Self
Albert Mathieu
Self
Luc Larriba
Self
Danièle Thompson
Self (archive footage)
Michel Galabru
Self (archive footage)
Catherine Rouvel
Self
Marcel Pagnol
Self (archive footage)
Isabelle Nohain Raimu
Self
Jacques Balutin
Self (archive footage)
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for Les Rois de la comédie
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.