Movie: Cocagne

Top 10 Billed Cast

Fernandel
Fernandel

Marc-Antoine

Dora Doll
Dora Doll

Hélène

Rellys
Rellys

Septime

Andrex
Andrex

Amédée

Leda Gloria
Leda Gloria

Mélanie

Josette Jordan
Josette Jordan

Mireille

Paul Préboist
Paul Préboist

Banane

Léon Zitrone
Léon Zitrone

acteur

René Génin
René Génin

Self

Edmond Ardisson
Edmond Ardisson

Colleague of Marc-Antoine

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    As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine offers to repaint another one. As soon as the work is finished, he becomes a local celebrity and, intoxicated by his new-found fame, leaves his family to go with Hélène, the young waitress, to his friend Septime's house in the Camargue to take up painting. Eventually, Marc-Antoine realizes that he is dissatisfied and that his success seems dishonest. He realizes that happiness awaits him with his wife, children and friends, and resumes his simple life without remorse.

  • Release Date

    1961-03-08

  • Average

    4

  • Rating:

    2.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français

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