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The Great Deception

September 23, 1959 1h 38m 5.9/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1959. The Great Deception is a comedy film. directed by Jacqueline Audry.

Starring Andrée Debar, Bernard Blier, and Dany Robin

Synopsis

Burgundy 1728. Old count Antoine d'Eon is overjoyed. His daughter-in-law has finally given birth to a boy and he will at long last be able to transmit his inheritance to his son Pascal. At least this is what he thinks, for Pascal has concealed from his father the fact that his son was ... a daughter, his eighth daughter! Well, enough is enough and Geneviève has no other choice but become a boy first, then a soldier and even the special envoy of Louis XV, King of France, to Catherine II, the Czarina of Russia.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Italia Produzione Film
  • gray-film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Deception about?

Burgundy 1728. Old count Antoine d'Eon is overjoyed. His daughter-in-law has finally given birth to a boy and he will at long last be able to transmit his inheritance to his son Pascal. At least th...

Who directed The Great Deception?

The Great Deception was directed by Jacqueline Audry.

How long is The Great Deception?

The Great Deception has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Great Deception released?

The Great Deception was released on September 23, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Great Deception?

The main cast of The Great Deception includes Andrée Debar, Bernard Blier, Dany Robin, Gabriele Ferzetti, Isa Miranda.