Mystery Tour

1947 1h 25m FR

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5.4

MID

★5.4TMDB · 5

Comedy

Synopsis

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The basic premise: A retired bus driver fulfills his lifelong dream of providing an extended "voyage surprise" (the title is translated as "Mystery Tour") for unsuspecting vacationers. They soon realize, while riding in the old man's home-made bus, that he hasn't bothered to plan any kind of itinerary. As a result, they end up in completely preposterous situations, of course. Voyage surprise!

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Thérèse Aspar
Marianne
Maurice Baquet
Teddy
René Bourbon
Monsieur Grosbois
Dominique Brévant
Janine
Roger Caccia
Monsieur Barbizon
Martine Carol
Isabelle Grosbois
Lucien Carol
Boss of the "Paon"
Niko Dakis
Boris

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pierre Prévert
Writers: Jacques Prévert, Pierre Prévert, Claude Accursi
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 6

ERA

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79 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pierre Prévert, shot by Jean Bourgoin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Thérèse Aspar and Maurice Baquet and René Bourbon carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0039970 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Pierre Prévert directs. Jean Bourgoin behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
279 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Pierre Prévert, shot by Jean Bourgoin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Thérèse Aspar and Maurice Baquet and René Bourbon carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0039970 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.