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Squeak-squeak (1963): Cast

Squeak-squeak (1963) movie poster

Squeak-squeak is a 1963 comedy directed by Jean Girault, starring Louis de Funès as Léonard Monestier, Jacqueline Maillan and Mireille Darc. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Squeak-squeak (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Jean Girault
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Squeak-squeak About?

The premise of Squeak-squeak without spoilers.

Léonard Monestier is a wealthy man whose wife Cynthia wasted their fortune on a worthless oil concession. Determined not to admit defeat, Léonard seeks a gullible buyer for the concession. Soon he meets Antoine Brévin, a clueless billionaire who becomes infatuated with Léonard’s attractive daughter Patricia and will do anything to win her hand.

Squeak-squeak Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • pretending to be married
  • rooster
  • france
  • stock trader
  • 1960s
  • eccentric woman
  • millionaire
  • eccentric character
  • eccentric wife
  • eccentricity
  • stock exchange
  • bankruptcy threat
+2 more
  • oil concession
  • arranged marriage
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Cast & crew

Squeak-squeak Cast & Characters

Louis de Funès leads the cast as Léonard Monestier, with Jacqueline Maillan as Cynthia Monestier, la femme de Léonard and Mireille Darc as Patricia Monestier. Directed by Jean Girault; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Squeak-squeak

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From the director

More from Jean Girault

More films directed by Jean Girault: The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes, The Cabbage Soup, Oh Dear Harry! and The Miser.

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Squeak-squeak Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Casamento a Propósito” and “关关雎鸠”.

Also known as
  • Casamento a Propósito
  • 关关雎鸠
  • Quietsch ... Quietsch ... Wer bohrt denn da nach Öl?
  • A nagy átverés
  • Пик-Пик
  • Απένταρος εκατομμυριούχος
  • Pouic Pouic
  • 老爸的烦恼
  • I 3 affari del signor Duval
  • Женихът
  • Koko
  • Пік-Пік
+1 more
  • Piju-piju

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FAQ

Squeak-squeak FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Squeak-squeak, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Squeak-squeak?

Squeak-squeak runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Squeak-squeak released?

Squeak-squeak was released on November 20, 1963.

Who directed Squeak-squeak?

Squeak-squeak was directed by Jean Girault.

More films by Jean Girault

Who is in the cast of Squeak-squeak?

Squeak-squeak stars Louis de Funès as Léonard Monestier, Jacqueline Maillan as Cynthia Monestier, la femme de Léonard and Mireille Darc as Patricia Monestier, among 11 credited actors.

Does Squeak-squeak have a post-credit scene?

No. Squeak-squeak has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Squeak-squeak in?

The original language of Squeak-squeak is French.

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