Mad Race to Cote d'Azur (1975)
A surgeon saves an notorious mobster's life. This could be the answer to the doctor's problems, as he is engaged to an unbearable, hysterical woman. The mobster agrees to assassinate her. Except for one thing. The mobster has the wrong target, a young, innocent journalist who resembles his fiancee. When the surgeon discovers they are after the wrong woman, he takes off in a mad race to Cote d'Azur to save the wrong woman from being murdered.
Director: Jean Girault
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: June 13, 1975
Cast
- Louis Velle - Dr. Didier Dancourt, surgeon
- Claudine Auger - Sophie Gérard, journalist at Nice Matin
- Juliette Mills - Lydia Valentin, Didier's fiancée
- Michel Galabru - Leonardos, Greek billionaire
- Stéphane Bouy - Canello Killer
- Roger Hanin - Franck Canello, crook saved by Dr. Dancourt
- Jacques Balutin - Night train controller
- Jacques Legras - Night train chief
- Philippe Dumat - Photographer of Sophie Gérard
- Yves Barsacq - Police commissioner in Nice
Screenplay
- Jacques Vilfrid
- Jean Girault (Adaptation)
- Jean Girault
- René Versini (Original Film Writer)
- André Versini (Original Film Writer)
Music: Raymond Lefèvre
Cinematography: Guy Suzuki
Editing: Michel Lewin
Production: Les Films La Boétie
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Girault
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mad Race to Cote d'Azur about?
- A surgeon saves an notorious mobster's life. This could be the answer to the doctor's problems, as he is engaged to an unbearable, hysterical woman. The mobster agrees to assassinate her. Except for one thing. The mobster has the wrong target, a young, innocent journalist who resembles his fiancee. When the surgeon discovers they are after the wrong woman, he takes off in a mad race to Cote d'Azur to save the wrong woman from being murdered.
- Who directed Mad Race to Cote d'Azur?
- Mad Race to Cote d'Azur was directed by Jean Girault.
- Who stars in Mad Race to Cote d'Azur?
- Mad Race to Cote d'Azur stars Louis Velle, Claudine Auger, Juliette Mills, Michel Galabru, Stéphane Bouy, Roger Hanin.
- How long is Mad Race to Cote d'Azur?
- Mad Race to Cote d'Azur has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Mad Race to Cote d'Azur?
- Mad Race to Cote d'Azur is a Comedy film.
- Where was Mad Race to Cote d'Azur produced?
- Mad Race to Cote d'Azur was produced in France.