Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953): Cast & Box Office
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday is a 1953 comedy starring Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot, Édouard Francomme and René Lacourt. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $257,006 worldwide.
French What Is Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday About?
The premise of Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday without spoilers.
On a seaside resort, the bumbling endearing Monsieur Hulot (Jacques Tati’s signature clown) goes on vacation, turning a tranquil beach into a series of gentle mishaps. The film strings together perfectly timed sight‑gags—dogs chasing umbrellas, wobbling boats, firecrackers—to create a warm slap‑stick masterpiece. It launched the Hulot series and earned Tati fame.
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- holiday
- hotel
- waiter
- vacation
- seaside
- magnifying glass
- band uniform
- ping pong
- taffy pull
- knapsack
- pierrot
- short shorts
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- postcard
- ice cream cone
- victrola
- written and directed by cast member
- swimsuit
- pet dogs
- beach umbrella
- beach chair
- bathing resort
- very little dialogue
- directed by star
- classic car
- beach
- character name in title
- 1950s
- france
- french riviera
- jacques tati
- monsieur hulot
- visual gag
- seaside holiday
- seaside town
- seaside hotel
- beach holiday
- clumsiness
- fireworks
- mad dog
- slapstick comedy
- child
- car trouble
- physical comedy
- visual comedy
- funeral
- footprint
- picnic
- pipe smoking
- brittany france
- costume party
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday Cast & Characters
Jacques Tati leads the cast as Monsieur Hulot, with Édouard Francomme as Restaurant Patron and René Lacourt as Strolling Man.
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Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot - Édouard Francomme as Restaurant Patron
- René Lacourt as Strolling Man
- Lucien Frégis as Hotel Proprietor
Also Starring in Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday
· 23 more- Valentine Camax Englishwoman
- Micheline Rolla The Aunt
- André Dino Hotel Guest (uncredited)
- Marcel Girard Stable Boy (uncredited)
- Jacques Cottin Holidaymaker on Beach (uncredited)
- Suzy Willy Commandant's Wife
- Nicole Chomo Denise - Girl Scout with Backpack
- Raymond Carl Waiter
- Michèle Brabo Holidaymaker (uncredited)
- André Dubois Commandant
- César Baldaccini Bearded Camper (uncredited)
- Henri Marquet Restaurant Patron in Striped Shirt (uncredited)
- André Pierdel Holidaymaker on Beach (uncredited)
- Louis Pérault Fred
- Nathalie Pascaud Martine
- Louis Perrault Fred
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- Marguerite Gérard Strolling Woman
- Georges Adlin South American (uncredited)
- Pierre Aubert The Young Intellectual (uncredited)
- Pierre Clauzel Holidaymaker on Beach (uncredited)
- Madame Cottin Hotel Guest (uncredited)
- Daniel Marquet Kid eating ice cream cone (uncredited)
- Bernard Maurice Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday Box Office
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday grossed $257,006 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$257K
- International
- $256.3K
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer M. Hulot's Holiday Trailer
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “M. Hulot's Holiday” and “Las vacaciones del señor Hulot”.
- Also known as
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- M. Hulot's Holiday
- Las vacaciones del señor Hulot
- As Férias do Sr. Hulot
- Les Vacances de M. Hulot
- Semestersabotören
- Mr. Hulot's Holiday
- Meneer Hulot Gaat met Vakantie
- Cənab Hulot'un Tətili
- Οι Διακοπές του Κυρίου Ιλό
- Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot
- Feriesabotøren
- Die Ferien des Monsieur Hulot
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- Le vacanze di Monsieur Hulot
- Каникулы господина Юло
- Riemuloma Rivieralla
- Prázdniny pana Hulota
- Відпочинок мсьє Юло
- Hulot úr nyaral
- Wakacje pana Hulot
- Ваканцията на г-н Юло
- Bay Hulot'nun Tatili
- ぼくの伯父さんの休暇
- 于洛先生的假期
- Odmor gospodina Hulota
- 윌로 씨의 휴가
- Festlige feriedage
- Les vacances del Sr. Hulot
- 胡洛先生的假期
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Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday released?
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday was released on February 25, 1953.
Who is in the cast of Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday stars Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot, Édouard Francomme as Restaurant Patron and René Lacourt as Strolling Man, among 27 credited actors.
How much did Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday make at the box office?
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday grossed $257,006 worldwide.
Does Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday have a post-credit scene?
No. Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday in?
The original language of Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday is French.
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