Slightly Ahead
Originally released in 1956. Slightly Ahead is a comedy film. directed by Norbert Carbonnaux. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Louis de Funès, Fernand Gravey, and Jean Richard
Synopsis
A brilliant swindler, Olivier Parker, hires a small-time pipe salesman, Amédée, to swindle a naive provincial, Ferdinand Galiveau, a chicken merchant. Renamed Teddy Morton and now a jockey, Amédée must ride a mare on which Ferdinand, advised by Parker, must bet. Absolutely convinced of his mystification, Parker bets on an oddball who, of course, loses, while at the last minute Galiveau, having bet on an outsider, wins a fortune. All Parker has to do is find another sucker.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Le père Graziani, faux religieux ; Prosper le faux garçon d'écurie ; le faux colonel Luc de La Frapinière
Fernand Gravey
as Olivier Parker, le faux entraîneur hippique, escroc
Jean Richard
as Ferdinand Galiveau, marchand de volailles et turfiste
Jacques Duby
as Amédée Lucas / Teddy Morton
Darry Cowl
as Le réceptionniste de l'hôtel Lutécia
Micheline Dax
as Lola d'Héricourt, une aventurière
Jacques Dufilho
as Le garçon d'écurie
Max Révol
as Le général des Empois
Robert Murzeau
as Le tailleur, également turfiste
Guy Bedos
as Fred Campuche, le jockey
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slightly Ahead about?
A brilliant swindler, Olivier Parker, hires a small-time pipe salesman, Amédée, to swindle a naive provincial, Ferdinand Galiveau, a chicken merchant. Renamed Teddy Morton and now a jockey, Améd...
Who directed Slightly Ahead?
Slightly Ahead was directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.
How long is Slightly Ahead?
Slightly Ahead has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Slightly Ahead released?
Slightly Ahead was released on October 10, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slightly Ahead?
The main cast of Slightly Ahead includes Louis de Funès, Fernand Gravey, Jean Richard, Jacques Duby, Darry Cowl.