description Les grandes vacances Overview
Les grandes vacances, released in 1967, was a French-Italian comedy film directed by Jean Girault. The screenplay was penned by Jacques Vilfrid, and the movie starred Louis de Funès. It is a comedic narrative set during a summer holiday.
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info Les grandes vacances Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1967 |
help Les grandes vacances FAQ
Why does Charles Bosquier send his son to England in Les grandes vacances?
The strict schoolmaster sends Philippe to England to improve his English after the boy performs poorly in the language. Philippe secretly arranges for a classmate to take his place and instead leaves on a sailing trip.
Who does Louis de Funès play in Les grandes vacances?
He plays Charles Bosquier, the authoritarian head of a French private school. Much of the comedy comes from Bosquier crossing Europe while trying to recover his son and contain the exchange-student chaos.
Which actress plays the English schoolgirl Shirley?
Martine Kelly plays Shirley Mac Farrell, the British exchange student who arrives in France. Her presence complicates Bosquier's attempts to control both his household and his missing son's movements.
Is Les grandes vacances connected to the Gendarme films?
It is a separate story, not an installment in the Gendarme series. The connection is director Jean Girault and star Louis de Funès, who also collaborated on films including The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez.
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