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The Wild Oat

Original title: Le boulanger de Valorgue
  • 1953
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
320
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The Wild Oat (1953)
FrenchComedy

After his son leaves to join the army, a temperamental French baker learns a villager's new baby is his grandson.After his son leaves to join the army, a temperamental French baker learns a villager's new baby is his grandson.After his son leaves to join the army, a temperamental French baker learns a villager's new baby is his grandson.

  • Director
    • Henri Verneuil
  • Writers
    • Yves Favier
    • Pierre Lozach
    • Jean Manse
  • Stars
    • Fernandel
    • Madeleine Sylvain
    • Georges Chamarat
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    320
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Writers
      • Yves Favier
      • Pierre Lozach
      • Jean Manse
    • Stars
      • Fernandel
      • Madeleine Sylvain
      • Georges Chamarat
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast28

    Fernandel
    Fernandel
    • Félicien Hébrard - le boulanger
    Madeleine Sylvain
    • Madame Clotilde Hébrard - sa femme
    Georges Chamarat
    Georges Chamarat
    • M. Aussel
    Pierrette Bruno
    Pierrette Bruno
    • Françoise Zanetti
    Francis Linel
    • Justin Hébrard
    Georges Briquet
    Edmond Ardisson
    Edmond Ardisson
    • Le facteur Evariste
    • (as Ardisson)
    Henri Arius
    • Antonin, le forgeron
    Mag-Avril
    • La Vieille Fille
    José Casa
    • Le garde-champêtre
    Manuel Gary
    • Le Receveur du Car
    René Génin
    René Génin
    • Arnaud, le secrétaire de mairie
    Antonin Berval
    • Noël Courtade dit Courtecuisse
    André Carnège
    • Le sous-préfet
    Jean Mello
    • Le Gendarme
    • (as Mello)
    Geo Georgey
    • Le boucher
    Jenny Hélia
    • Prudence
    Marthe Marty
    • Louise
    • Director
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Writers
      • Yves Favier
      • Pierre Lozach
      • Jean Manse
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews2

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 27, 1953 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Der Bäcker von Valorgue
    • Filming locations
      • Franstudio, Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, France(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Cite-Films-Fides
      • Peg Produzione
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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