Impossible Is Not French

1974 1h 30m FR

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 20

Comedy

Synopsis

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Antoine, an accountant by trade, becomes a private detective to support his family. His wanderings lead him to transport a cargo of malachite to Le Havre, in the hope of a large bonus. With the help of his family, and despite a few mishaps, Antoine achieves his goal.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierre Mondy
Antoine Brisset
Jean Lefebvre
Louis « Loulou » Brisset
Pierre Tornade
Albert Lombard, patron de l'Agence Lombard et beau-frère d'Antoine
Robert Lamoureux
Le jardinier du « Chasse de la Roche Couloir » à Choigny et passager de la cabine 27
Magali Vendeuil
Francine Brisset, infirmière et épouse d'Antoine
Claire Maurier
Mauricette Brisset, l'épouse de Louis
France Dougnac
Catherine Brisset, la fille de Louis
Jean-Paul Moulinot
M. De Sica, homme d'affaires

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Lamoureux
Writers: Robert Lamoureux
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Lamoureux, shot by Marcel Grignon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Henri Bourtayre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Gérard Pollicand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Pierre Mondy and Jean Lefebvre and Pierre Tornade carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0071653 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Lamoureux directs. Marcel Grignon behind the camera. Henri Bourtayre scores. Gérard Pollicand cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
252 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Robert Lamoureux, shot by Marcel Grignon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Henri Bourtayre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Gérard Pollicand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Pierre Mondy and Jean Lefebvre and Pierre Tornade carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0071653 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.