Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)
It's laugh-vacation time!
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
Director: Jacques Tati
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 25, 1953
Cast
- Jacques Tati - Monsieur Hulot
- Nathalie Pascaud - Martine
- Micheline Rolla - The Aunt
- Louis Perrault - Fred
- Valentine Camax - Englishwoman
- André Dubois - Commandant
- Lucien Frégis - Hotel Proprietor
- Raymond Carl - Waiter
- René Lacourt - Strolling Man
- Suzy Willy - Commandant's Wife
Screenplay
- Jacques Tati (Screenplay)
- Jacques Tati (Story)
- Henri Marquet (Story)
- Henri Marquet (Screenplay)
- Pierre Aubert
Music: Alain Romans
Cinematography: Jacques Mercanton, Jean Mousselle
Editing: Suzanne Baron, Charles Bretoneiche
Production: DisCina, Specta Films, Cady Films
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
underdog, hotel, beach, jazz, tennis, holiday, masked ball, pilot, lone wolf, train, summer, alcohol abuse, human relationship, aerobics, relaxed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday about?
- Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
- Who directed Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
- Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was directed by Jacques Tati.
- Who stars in Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
- Monsieur Hulot's Holiday stars Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud, Micheline Rolla, Louis Perrault, Valentine Camax, André Dubois.
- How long is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
- Monsieur Hulot's Holiday has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
- Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is a Comedy film.
- Where was Monsieur Hulot's Holiday produced?
- Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was produced in France.