My Uncle Benjamin (1969): Cast
My Uncle Benjamin is a 1969 historical comedy directed by Édouard Molinaro, starring Rosy Varte as Bettine, soeur de Benjamin, Jacques Brel and Robert Dalban. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Euro International Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Uncle Benjamin About?
The premise of My Uncle Benjamin without spoilers.
Benjamin, a free‑spirited young doctor, falls for Manette, the beautiful innkeeper’s daughter, but she refuses him until she sees a marriage contract, which clashes with his love of independence. His sister Bettine also pushes him toward Arabelle, the daughter of the elderly Dr. Minxit, which he resists. After a mishap involving the pompous Marquis, Benjamin becomes the target of a humiliating prank and is later arrested. With the aid of the dashing Vicomte Hector de Pont‑Cassé, he plots revenge and helps Manette confront her father’s opposition, while the Marquis’s schemes continue to entangle them both.
My Uncle Benjamin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- barefoot woman
- doctor as protagonist
- name in title
- male name in title
- horseback riding
- massage
- back massage
- painting
- portrait painting
- female star appears topless
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- promiscuous man
- promiscuity
- countryside
- french countryside
- man wears an open shirt
- drinking wine
- sword fight
- kissing someone's butt
- disguised as a monk
- posing as monk
- pretending to be a monk
- marquis
- revenge
- doctor
- first person title
- womanizer
- thrown through a window
- sword duel
- social class
- public humiliation
- monk costume
- medical doctor
- marriage proposal
- jumping through a window
- humiliation
- gentry
- friendship
- friendship between men
- fishbone
- enlightenment
- duel
- disguise
- disguised as a priest
- commoner
- burgundy
- ass to mouth
- ass kissing
- 18th century
My Uncle Benjamin Cast & Characters
Rosy Varte leads the cast as Bettine, soeur de Benjamin, with Jacques Brel as Benjamin Rathery and Robert Dalban as Père de Manette. Directed by Édouard Molinaro; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Édouard Molinaro
- Rosy Varte as Bettine, soeur de Benjamin
- Jacques Brel as Benjamin Rathery
- Robert Dalban as Père de Manette
- Claude Jade as Manette
Also Starring in My Uncle Benjamin
· 11 more- Lyne Chardonnet Arabelle Minxit
- Paul Frankeur Docteur Minxit
- Bernard Blier Marquis de Cambyse
- Paul Préboist Parlenta
- Alfred Adam Le sergent
- Guy Delorme Un laquais
- Bernard Alane Pont-Cassé
- Armand Mestral Machecourt
- Daniela Surina La marquise de Cambyse
- Christine Aurel Madame Chapelle
- Régine Motte Madame Fata (uncredited)
More from Édouard Molinaro
More films directed by Édouard Molinaro: Beaumarchais the Scoundrel, Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator, Love on the Quiet and Palace.
My Uncle Benjamin Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Der Mann im roten Rock” and “Mein Onkel Benjamin”.
- Also known as
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- Der Mann im roten Rock
- Mein Onkel Benjamin
- Mio zio Beniamino
- Мой дядя Бенжамин
- 本杰明叔叔的冒险之旅
- 쾌걸 벵자벵
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My Uncle Benjamin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Uncle Benjamin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was My Uncle Benjamin released?
My Uncle Benjamin was released on November 28, 1969.
Who directed My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
More films by Édouard Molinaro Who is in the cast of My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin stars Rosy Varte as Bettine, soeur de Benjamin, Jacques Brel as Benjamin Rathery and Robert Dalban as Père de Manette, among 15 credited actors.
Does My Uncle Benjamin have a post-credit scene?
No. My Uncle Benjamin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is My Uncle Benjamin in?
The original language of My Uncle Benjamin is French.
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