My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
Cast
- Jacques Brel - Benjamin Rathery
- Claude Jade - Manette
- Bernard Alane - Pont-Cassé
- Rosy Varte - Bettine, soeur de Benjamin
- Paul Frankeur - Docteur Minxit
- Lyne Chardonnet - Arabelle Minxit
- Robert Dalban - Père de Manette
- Bernard Blier - Marquis de Cambyse
- Alfred Adam - Le sergent
- Armand Mestral - Machecourt
Screenplay
- André Couteaux (Screenplay)
- Jean-François Hauduroy (Screenplay)
- Édouard Molinaro (Screenplay)
- Claude Tillier (Novel)
Themes
Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
virgin, jealousy, marriage, king louis xv of france, doctor, relationship, aristocrat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Uncle Benjamin about?
- Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
- Who directed My Uncle Benjamin?
- My Uncle Benjamin was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
- Who stars in My Uncle Benjamin?
- My Uncle Benjamin stars Jacques Brel, Claude Jade, Bernard Alane, Rosy Varte, Paul Frankeur, Lyne Chardonnet.
- How long is My Uncle Benjamin?
- My Uncle Benjamin has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is My Uncle Benjamin?
- My Uncle Benjamin is a Comedy, History film.
- Where was My Uncle Benjamin produced?
- My Uncle Benjamin was produced in France.
- What are the themes of My Uncle Benjamin?
- The themes of My Uncle Benjamin include: Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.