Dandelions by the Roots (1964)
Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a double bass case. A day later the gangster mysteriously has disappeared, but it turns out that he was carrying a bet ticket for a horse race now worth over a million. A turbulent run for the money begins.
Director: Georges Lautner
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 6, 1964
Cast
- Louis de Funès - Jacques, le cousin de Jérôme, dit « Jockey-Jack », petit truand
- Michel Serrault - Jérôme Martinet, contrebassiste et comédien
- Mireille Darc - Rockie « la Braise », femme entretenue
- Francis Blanche - L'oncle Absalon, le savant farfelu
- Maurice Biraud - Jo Arengeot, un petit truand sortant de prison
- Darry Cowl - Gratiopoulos, le milliardaire à la soirée
- Raymond Meunier - "La Douane", un complice de Jo
- Hubert Deschamps - Le général Frédéric Cédille
- Gianni Musy - Riton « Pommes-Chips », le petit truand assassiné
- Barbara Brand - La comédienne qui joue Sonia
Screenplay
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Maurice Fellous
Production: Cocinor, Les Films Marceau, Film Columbus, Ardennes Films, Transinter Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Georges Lautner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dandelions by the Roots about?
- Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a double bass case. A day later the gangster mysteriously has disappeared, but it turns out that he was carrying a bet ticket for a horse race now worth over a million. A turbulent run for the money begins.
- Who directed Dandelions by the Roots?
- Dandelions by the Roots was directed by Georges Lautner.
- Who stars in Dandelions by the Roots?
- Dandelions by the Roots stars Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault, Mireille Darc, Francis Blanche, Maurice Biraud, Darry Cowl.
- How long is Dandelions by the Roots?
- Dandelions by the Roots has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Dandelions by the Roots?
- Dandelions by the Roots is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Dandelions by the Roots produced?
- Dandelions by the Roots was produced in France, Italy.