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Hello Smile! (1956): Cast

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Hello Smile! is a 1956 comedy directed by Claude Sautet, starring Marcel Lupovici as Anatole d'Erceny, Prime Minister, Louis de Funès and Jean Carmet. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Hello Smile! (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Claude Sautet
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is Hello Smile! About?

The premise of Hello Smile! without spoilers.

When a melancholy princess threatens to ruin a royal portrait, the Prime Minister hatches a scheme: he abducts three Parisian comedians and brings them to the palace, hoping their humor will coax a smile from her. Meanwhile, a prisoner hunger strike unfolds behind the scenes, and the King remains unaware of the Prime Minister’s covert scheme.

Hello Smile! Themes & Keywords

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  • actor shares first name with character
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Cast & crew

Hello Smile! Cast & Characters

Marcel Lupovici leads the cast as Anatole d'Erceny, Prime Minister, with Louis de Funès as Bonoeil and Jean Carmet as Jean Courtebride. Directed by Claude Sautet; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Claude Sautet

More films directed by Claude Sautet, best-rated first: The Big Risk, Max and the Junkmen (1971), A Heart in Winter and A Few Days with Me.

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Hello Smile! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hello Smile!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hello Smile!?

Hello Smile! runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Hello Smile! released?

Hello Smile! was released on February 29, 1956.

Who directed Hello Smile!?

Hello Smile! was directed by Claude Sautet.

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Who is in the cast of Hello Smile!?

Hello Smile! stars Marcel Lupovici as Anatole d'Erceny, Prime Minister, Louis de Funès as Bonoeil and Jean Carmet as Jean Courtebride, among 16 credited actors.

Does Hello Smile! have a post-credit scene?

No. Hello Smile! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hello Smile! in?

The original language of Hello Smile! is French.

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