The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) movie poster

The Wing or the Thigh? (1976)

L'Aile ou la Cuisse
ThumbScore
👍 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 81% (RT: 81%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (957 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Cast
Louis de Funès as Charles Duchemin
Coluche as Gérard Duchemin
Ann Zacharias as Marguerite
Julien Guiomar as Jacques Tricatel
Philippe Bouvard as Philippe Bouvard
Daniel Langlet as Lambert
Claude Gensac as Marguerite
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 957 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 81%.
Overview
Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two disasters: his son wants to become a clown rather than a restaurant tester and he, the famous Charles Duchemin, has lost his taste! Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1976 among dedicated fans.
  • Claude Zidi cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Wing or the Thigh? is a 1976 comedy film directed by Claude Zidi. Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two disasters: his son wants to become a clown rather than a restaurant tester and he, the famous Charles Duchemin, has lost his taste!.

The film has been rated by 957 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Wing or the Thigh? 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.

The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) 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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