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The Impossible Mr. Pipelet

Original title: L'impossible Monsieur Pipelet
  • 1955
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
155
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The Impossible Mr. Pipelet (1955)
FrenchComedyDramaRomance

Maurice Martin takes care of the concierge's lodge he has with his wife, the amiable Germaine.Maurice Martin takes care of the concierge's lodge he has with his wife, the amiable Germaine.Maurice Martin takes care of the concierge's lodge he has with his wife, the amiable Germaine.

  • Director
    • André Hunebelle
  • Writers
    • Jean Halain
    • Jacques Gut
  • Stars
    • Michel Simon
    • Etchika Choureau
    • Mischa Auer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    155
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • André Hunebelle
    • Writers
      • Jean Halain
      • Jacques Gut
    • Stars
      • Michel Simon
      • Etchika Choureau
      • Mischa Auer
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast51

    Michel Simon
    Michel Simon
    • Maurice Martin
    Etchika Choureau
    Etchika Choureau
    • Jacqueline Martin
    Mischa Auer
    Mischa Auer
    • L'écrivain
    Maurice Baquet
    Maurice Baquet
    • Jojo
    Jean Brochard
    Jean Brochard
    • Monsieur Richet
    Jean-Jacques Delbo
    • Monsieur Francis
    • (as Jean Jacques Delbo)
    Jacques Dynam
    Jacques Dynam
    • Monsieur Durand, un futur père
    Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès
    • Oncle Robert
    • (as Louis De Funès)
    Noël Roquevert
    Noël Roquevert
    • Le colonel
    Louis Velle
    Louis Velle
    • Georges Richet
    Georgette Anys
    Georgette Anys
    • Tante Mathilde
    Simone Bach
    • Une camarade de Jacqueline
    Christiane Choiseul
    Jacqueline Gut
    • Madame Smith
    Benoîte Labb
    • La patronne du bistrot
    • (as Benoite Lab)
    Renée Passeur
    • Madame Richet
    • (as Renée S. Passeur)
    Nicky Voillard
    • Greta
    • (as Nicky Voilard)
    Bernard Andrieu
      • Director
        • André Hunebelle
      • Writers
        • Jean Halain
        • Jacques Gut
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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      Storyline

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        French censorship visa #16.617
      • Quotes
        • Oncle Robert: First of all, a minister's career is the only one for which no degree is required.
      • Connections
        Featured in Louis de Funès intime (2007)
      • Soundtracks
        Le Coeur est un Grelot
        Music by Georges Picquet
        Lyrics by Henri Poupon
        Performed by Gaby Morlay

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      Details

      • Release date
        • July 26, 1955 (France)
      • Country of origin
        • France
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • El portero, su hija y don Basilio
      • Filming locations
        • Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre, Paris 18, Paris, France
      • Production companies
        • Production Artistique et Cinématographique (PAC)
        • Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
      • See more company credits at IMDbPro

      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 27m(87 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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