The Little Bather
Synopsis
Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, a typical lead role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is a dictatorial CEO of a French company that designs and produces sail yachts. In a fit of rage, he fires his designer, André Castagnier, unaware that Castagnier is the only person who can secure a crucial contract with Italian magnate Marcello Cacciaperotti. Determined to win him back, Fourchaume embarks on a difficult journey to Castagnier's remote hometown in "la France profonde," an experience that proves to be a torment for the spoiled businessman. Upon arrival, he finds that the country man refuses to return to his subservient role now that their positions have reversed. As a result, Fourchaume is thrust into the boorish family life of Castagnier, and his frequent outbursts threaten to undo the progress he slowly makes in regaining the designer's trust.
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Principal cast & crew: 19
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Edited by Albert JurgensonShot by Jean TournierScored by Gerard CalviDesigned by Jean Andre
Also known as
- Balduin, der Trockenschwimmerde
- Der kleine Sausewindde
- The Little Batheren
- Sálvese quien puedaes
- Si salvi chi puòit
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19 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Louis De Funes
as Louis-Philippe Fourchaume
Andrea Parisy
as Marie-Béatrice Fourchaume
Franco Fabrizi
as Marcello Cacciaperotti
Michele Alexandre
as L'épouse du ministre
Nicole Vervil
as La mère du petit Francis
Robert Rollis
as Un marin
Georges Adet
as Le gardien du chantier
Philippe Dumat
as Le joueur de tambour de la fanfare
Gerard Calvi
as Le chef de la fanfare
Roger Caccia
as L'organiste
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