Oscar (1967) movie poster

Oscar (1967)

ThumbScore
👍 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 83% (RT: 83%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Édouard Molinaro
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (523 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Cast
Louis de Funès as Bertrand Barnier
Claude Rich as Christian Martin, prétendant de la fille Barnier
Agathe Natanson as Colette Barnier, fille de Bertrand et Germaine
Claude Gensac as Mme Germaine Barnier, épouse de Bertrand
Sylvia Saurel as Jacqueline Bouillotte, fille naturelle de Bertrand et Germaine
Dominique Page as Bernadette, domestique des Barnier et future Mme la baronne
Paul Préboist as Charles, domestique des Barnier
Mario David as Philippe Dubois, le masseur de M. Barnier
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 523 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 83%.
Overview
This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes. In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Oscar was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Oscar, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Oscar was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Oscar is a 1967 comedy film directed by Édouard Molinaro. This film originated as a play in Paris. The story focuses on the one-day adventures of Bertrand Barnier played with a genius of French cinema, Louis de Funes.

In the same morning he learns that his daughter is pregnant, an employee stole a large amount of money from his company, his maid is about to resign in order to marry a wealthy neighbor and his body builder is interested in marrying his daughter. The seemingly complicated story-line is full of comedy or errors and some of the most hilarious mime scenes of the French cinema. The film has been rated by 523 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Oscar delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Oscar (1967) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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