Cherchez l'idole

1964 1h 25m FR

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 12

Comedy

Synopsis

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After stealing a diamond from Mylène Demongeot, Richard hides it inside a guitar. But on returning to the music shop he discovers that the precious instrument has just been sold! The problem is complicated by the fact that five stars all bought the same model that morning...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dany Saval
Corinne
Franck Fernandel
Richard
Mylène Demongeot
Mylène Demongeot
Sylvie Vartan
Sylvie Vartan
Johnny Hallyday
Johnny Hallyday
Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour
Berthe Granval
Gisèle
Dominique Boschero
Vonny

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michel Boisrond
Writers: Richard Balducci, Annette Wademant, Richard Balducci
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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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 / 8

ERA

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62 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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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michel Boisrond, shot by Raymond Lemoigne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Georges Garvarentz. 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 Geneviève Vaury 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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Dany Saval and Franck Fernandel and Mylène Demongeot carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0056927 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michel Boisrond directs. Raymond Lemoigne behind the camera. Georges Garvarentz scores. Geneviève Vaury cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Michel Boisrond, shot by Raymond Lemoigne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Georges Garvarentz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Geneviève Vaury shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Dany Saval and Franck Fernandel and Mylène Demongeot carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0056927 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.