One Hundred Francs Per Second
Originally released in 1953. One Hundred Francs Per Second is a comedy film. directed by Jean Boyer. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Philippe Lemaire, Geneviève Kervine, and Bourvil
Synopsis
Philippe, an employee at the Bourdinet firm, having been caught kissing Jacqueline, his boss's daughter, is fired. Some time later, Bourdinet launches a radio quiz show to boost his business. Philippe then decides to compete in the hope of telling the thousands of listeners what he thinks of the industrialist. A blow on the head having given him a gift of second sight, the competitor becomes impeccable and wins astronomical sums to the great despair of Bourdinet. Everything will work out in the end and Philippe will be able to marry Jacqueline.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 1953
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philippe Lemaire
as Philippe Delteil
Geneviève Kervine
as Jacqueline Bourdinet
Bourvil
as Self
Fred Pasquali
as Mr Bourdinet
Henri Génès
as Fernand Dargueval
Gaston Orbal
as Le secrétaire de M. Bourdinet
Jean-Jacques Vital
as L'animateur de l'émission
Jacques Eyser
as Le Fakir Kirmah
Jeannette Batti
as Louloutte
Mons. Champagne
as Self
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SN Pathé-Cinéma
- Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
- PAC Films
- PAC Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Hundred Francs Per Second about?
Philippe, an employee at the Bourdinet firm, having been caught kissing Jacqueline, his boss's daughter, is fired. Some time later, Bourdinet launches a radio quiz show to boost his business. Phili...
Who directed One Hundred Francs Per Second?
One Hundred Francs Per Second was directed by Jean Boyer.
How long is One Hundred Francs Per Second?
One Hundred Francs Per Second has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was One Hundred Francs Per Second released?
One Hundred Francs Per Second was released on January 9, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Hundred Francs Per Second?
The main cast of One Hundred Francs Per Second includes Philippe Lemaire, Geneviève Kervine, Bourvil, Fred Pasquali, Henri Génès.