Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983)

The movie that cost more than the D-Day Landings

Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983) poster

It is 1943 in Paris. Like so many others, the Bourbelle family's home has been taken over by the Germans and they now live in their cellar. Little do they know that the son, Guy-Hubert Bourdelle, is far from being the cowardly hairdresser he pretends. He is in truth the Germans’ most feared opponent: le super-résistant!

Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jean Musy
Editing: Annick Menier, François Gédigier
Production: Les Films Christian Fechner
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $3M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films

Keywords

france, musician, widow, 1970s, world war ii, diva, hand grenade, satire, parody, german officer, based on play or musical, romance, reunion, singer, revenge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gramps Is in the Resistance about?
It is 1943 in Paris. Like so many others, the Bourbelle family's home has been taken over by the Germans and they now live in their cellar. Little do they know that the son, Guy-Hubert Bourdelle, is far from being the cowardly hairdresser he pretends. He is in truth the Germans’ most feared opponent: le super-résistant!
Who directed Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
Who stars in Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance stars Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru, Roland Giraud, Gérard Jugnot, Martin Lamotte, Dominique Lavanant.
How long is Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance is a Comedy, War film.
What is the budget of Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance had a budget of $3M.
Where was Gramps Is in the Resistance produced?
Gramps Is in the Resistance was produced in France.
What are the themes of Gramps Is in the Resistance?
The themes of Gramps Is in the Resistance include: Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films.