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7.0/10 • 140

1932-11-111h 24m

Comedy

Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois. The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie.

Directors
Jean Renoir
Editors
Marguerite Renoir

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  1. Michel Simon

    Michel Simon

    Priape Boudu

  2. Marcelle Hainia

    Marcelle Hainia

    Emma Lestingois

  3. Sévérine Lerczinska

    Sévérine Lerczinska

    Chloë Anne Marie, la Bonne

  4. Jean Gehret

    Jean Gehret

    Vigour

  5. Max Dalban

    Max Dalban

    Godin

  6. Jean Dasté

    Jean Dasté

    L'Étudiant

  7. Charles Granval

    Charles Granval

    Édouard Lestingois

  8. Geneviève Cadix

    Geneviève Cadix

    la petite fille

  9. Jacques Becker

    Jacques Becker

    Le Poète (uncredited)

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Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
paris, francesuicide attemptbourgeoisietrampseinemistresshouse guestclochardadulterous wifeadulterous husband