Bernard and the Lion

1951 1h 39m FR

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5.9

MID

★5.9TMDB · 4

Comedy

Synopsis

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The carefree Bertrand, gamekeeper for a castellan, puts himself in danger when he discovers that his boss is the leader of a gang of counterfeiters.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Dhéry
Bertrand
Colette Brosset
Anne
Capucine
The Baroness
Jacques Legras
Paul
Gérard Calvi
Hans
Roger Saget
Paulo 'la Paluche'
Robert Destain
Anselme
René Dupuy
The lieutenant

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Dhéry
Languages: French

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ERA

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75 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 5

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 5

CAST

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Robert Dhéry and Colette Brosset and Capucine carry the top of the cast.

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4 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0042241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Robert Dhéry directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

175 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Robert Dhéry and Colette Brosset and Capucine carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0042241 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.