Mr. Freedom (1969)
Kill for love! Kill for freedom!
Mr. Freedom, a bellowing good-ol'-boy superhero decked out in copious football padding, jets to France to cut off a Commie invasion from Switzerland. A destructive, arrogant patriot in tight pants, Freedom joins forces with Marie Madeleine to combat lefty freethinkers, as well as the insidious evildoers Moujik Man and inflatable Red China Man, culminating in a star-spangled showdown.
Director: William Klein
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 8, 1969
Cast
- John Abbey - Mr. Freedom
- Delphine Seyrig - Marie-Madeline
- Philippe Noiret - Moujik Man
- Serge Gainsbourg - Mr. Drugstore
- Catherine Rouvel - Marie-Rouge
- Jean-Claude Drouot - Dick Sensass
- Yves Lefebvre - Jacques Occident
- Rufus - Freddie Fric
- Donald Pleasence - Dr. Freedom
- Sami Frey - Christ
Screenplay
Music: Michel Colombier, Serge Gainsbourg
Cinematography: Pierre Lhomme
Editing: Anne-Marie Cotret, Valérie Mayoux
Production: Films du Rond-Point, O.P.E.R.A.
Country: France
Language: Français, English
Original Language: fr
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
fascism, manipulation, satire, surrealism, us imperialism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Freedom about?
- Mr. Freedom, a bellowing good-ol'-boy superhero decked out in copious football padding, jets to France to cut off a Commie invasion from Switzerland. A destructive, arrogant patriot in tight pants, Freedom joins forces with Marie Madeleine to combat lefty freethinkers, as well as the insidious evildoers Moujik Man and inflatable Red China Man, culminating in a star-spangled showdown.
- Who directed Mr. Freedom?
- Mr. Freedom was directed by William Klein.
- Who stars in Mr. Freedom?
- Mr. Freedom stars John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Philippe Noiret, Serge Gainsbourg, Catherine Rouvel, Jean-Claude Drouot.
- How long is Mr. Freedom?
- Mr. Freedom has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Freedom?
- Mr. Freedom is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Mr. Freedom produced?
- Mr. Freedom was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Mr. Freedom?
- The themes of Mr. Freedom include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof.