Strange Desire of Mr. Bard

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📊 Film Specifications

Director Géza von Radványi
Writer René Barjavel (Writer)
Original Title L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard
Release Date January 4, 1954
Runtime 108 min (1h 48m)
Country France
Language FR
Budget N/A
Box Office N/A
Studios UGC Films

Strange Desire of Mr. Bard (1954)

Directed by Géza von Radványi
• Written by René Barjavel
⭐ 3.1 / 5 (13 votes) ⏱️ 108 min 🎬 Comedy, Drama

Ratings Breakdown:

13 ratings
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Synopsis

A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.

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Director Géza von Radványi
Géza von Radványi
Director
 Writer René Barjavel
René Barjavel
Writer
 Michel Simon
Michel Simon
Auguste Bard
 Louis de Funès
Louis de Funès
M. Chanteau
 Yves Deniaud
Yves Deniaud
Antonio
 Geneviève Page
Geneviève Page
Donata
 Georgette Anys
Georgette Anys
Actor
 Paul Demange
Paul Demange
Actor
 Paul Frankeur
Paul Frankeur
Actor
 Henri Arius
Henri Arius
Actor
 Maurice Bénard
Maurice Bénard
Actor
 Lucien Callamand
Lucien Callamand
Actor
 Yvonne Claudie
Yvonne Claudie
Actor
 Jean Clément
Jean Clément
Actor