The Bamboo Stroke (1963)
Albert is the irremovable waiter in a small bistro that has just been sold by his former bosses, Angèle and Léon. Angèle, having forgotten the ten million paid by the notary in a cab, prefers to feign madness rather than incur her husband's wrath; but Léon, in turn, eventually learns what has happened to his money, goes mad and kicks out the honest cab driver who comes to return the lost sum. A phone call from the police station later informs Albert that the money is at his boss's disposal; but as the boss is now in an institution, Albert borrows his identity papers and goes to collect the money - which he pays in full to the pari-mutuel betting house. After a series of shocks and counter-shocks, Angèle and Léon regain their senses enough to watch for the outcome of the race, and share with Albert the final winnings, which are very substantial.
Cast
- Jean Richard - Albert
- François Périer - Léon Brissac
- Micheline Presle - Angèle Brissac
- Noël Roquevert - Dr Séverin
- Jean Lefebvre - L'auvergnat
- Jacques Dufilho - Le chauffeur de taxi
- Paul Bisciglia
- Jacques Dynam
- Claudie Laurence
- Sophie Mallet
Screenplay
- Jean Guitton (Screenplay)
Keywords
amnesia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bamboo Stroke about?
- Albert is the irremovable waiter in a small bistro that has just been sold by his former bosses, Angèle and Léon. Angèle, having forgotten the ten million paid by the notary in a cab, prefers to feign madness rather than incur her husband's wrath; but Léon, in turn, eventually learns what has happened to his money, goes mad and kicks out the honest cab driver who comes to return the lost sum. A phone call from the police station later informs Albert that the money is at his boss's disposal; but as the boss is now in an institution, Albert borrows his identity papers and goes to collect the money - which he pays in full to the pari-mutuel betting house. After a series of shocks and counter-shocks, Angèle and Léon regain their senses enough to watch for the outcome of the race, and share with Albert the final winnings, which are very substantial.
- Who directed The Bamboo Stroke?
- The Bamboo Stroke was directed by Jean Boyer.
- Who stars in The Bamboo Stroke?
- The Bamboo Stroke stars Jean Richard, François Périer, Micheline Presle, Noël Roquevert, Jean Lefebvre, Jacques Dufilho.
- How long is The Bamboo Stroke?
- The Bamboo Stroke has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Bamboo Stroke?
- The Bamboo Stroke is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Bamboo Stroke produced?
- The Bamboo Stroke was produced in France.