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Hercule

  • 1938
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Jules Berry, Fernandel, and Gaby Morlay in Hercule (1938)
FrenchComedy

Hercule, a young peasant, inherits a Parisian newspaper with a large circulation. The editor-in-chief, Vasco, takes advantage of his ignorance to make corruption prevail. But Hercules gradua... Read allHercule, a young peasant, inherits a Parisian newspaper with a large circulation. The editor-in-chief, Vasco, takes advantage of his ignorance to make corruption prevail. But Hercules gradually realizes the role that we make him play.Hercule, a young peasant, inherits a Parisian newspaper with a large circulation. The editor-in-chief, Vasco, takes advantage of his ignorance to make corruption prevail. But Hercules gradually realizes the role that we make him play.

  • Director
    • Alexander Esway
  • Writers
    • C.M. Alexandre
    • Carlo Rim
  • Stars
    • Fernandel
    • Gaby Morlay
    • Pierre Brasseur
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    72
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alexander Esway
    • Writers
      • C.M. Alexandre
      • Carlo Rim
    • Stars
      • Fernandel
      • Gaby Morlay
      • Pierre Brasseur
    • 1User review
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    Fernandel
    Fernandel
    • Hercule Maffre
    Gaby Morlay
    Gaby Morlay
    • Juliette Leclerc
    Pierre Brasseur
    Pierre Brasseur
    • Bastien
    Henri Crémieux
    Henri Crémieux
    • Bajoux
    Édouard Delmont
    Édouard Delmont
    • Maffre
    • (as Delmont)
    Nane Germon
    • Miette
    Vincent Hyspa
    • Cahuzac
    Robert Pizani
    Robert Pizani
    • Le premier frère Riquel
    Henri Poupon
    • Boeuf
    • (as Poupon)
    Jean Tissier
    Jean Tissier
    • Le troisième frère Riquel
    Charles Dechamps
    Charles Dechamps
    • Le second frère Riquel
    Jules Berry
    Jules Berry
    • Vasco
    Edmond Beauchamp
    • Le secrétaire de Vasco
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Berri
    • Vaillant
    • (uncredited)
    Albert Broquin
    • Ficelle
    • (uncredited)
    Félix Claude
      Henry Darbray
      • Saint-Eloi
      • (uncredited)
      Jean Daurand
      • Sandwich
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Alexander Esway
      • Writers
        • C.M. Alexandre
        • Carlo Rim
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      Comedy

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        After a few days shooting, director Jean Grémillon and his assistant Louis Daquin decided to abandon the project.

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      Details

      • Release date
        • March 4, 1938 (France)
      • Country of origin
        • France
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • Arturo va in città
      • Production company
        • Pan Ciné
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 45m(105 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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