If you grew up in France, or have even a passing interest in European cinema, isn't just a movie—it’s a cultural institution. Released in 1966 and directed by Gérard Oury, this wartime comedy held the record for the highest box office success in France for over 40 years.
Set in 1942, the film follows three British RAF pilots whose bomber is shot down over Nazi-occupied Paris. They find themselves relying on the help of two very different, and very reluctant, French civilians:
Following their success in Le Corniaud , this duo perfected the comedic friction between a grumpy elitist and a naive everyman.
Unlike many comedies of the era, Oury utilized sprawling locations—from the Opera Garnier to the Hospices de Beaune—and high-budget action sequences involving gliders and motorcycles.
If you grew up in France, or have even a passing interest in European cinema, isn't just a movie—it’s a cultural institution. Released in 1966 and directed by Gérard Oury, this wartime comedy held the record for the highest box office success in France for over 40 years.
Set in 1942, the film follows three British RAF pilots whose bomber is shot down over Nazi-occupied Paris. They find themselves relying on the help of two very different, and very reluctant, French civilians: La Grande Vadrouille(1966)
Following their success in Le Corniaud , this duo perfected the comedic friction between a grumpy elitist and a naive everyman. If you grew up in France, or have
Unlike many comedies of the era, Oury utilized sprawling locations—from the Opera Garnier to the Hospices de Beaune—and high-budget action sequences involving gliders and motorcycles. They find themselves relying on the help of