Movie: Jour de Fête

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati

François the postman

Guy Decomble
Guy Decomble

Roger

Paul Frankeur
Paul Frankeur

Marcel

Santa Relli
Santa Relli

Roger's wife

Maine Vallée
Maine Vallée

Jeannette

Roger Rafal
Roger Rafal

Hairdresser

Jacques Beauvais
Jacques Beauvais

Cafe owner

Delcassan
Delcassan

Gossip

Alexandre Wirtz
Alexandre Wirtz

Robert Balpo
Robert Balpo

Castellan (uncredited)

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    Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.

  • Release Date

    1949-05-11

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    Français
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