The American Beauty (1961): Cast
The American Beauty is a 1961 comedy starring Robert Dhéry as Marcel Perrignon, Michel Serrault and Louis de Funès. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
French What Is The American Beauty About?
The premise of The American Beauty without spoilers.
Marcel, a well‑meaning factory worker, is persuaded by a widow to purchase an expensive American convertible so the vehicle never ends up with her late husband’s secret lover and secretary. After acquiring the car, Marcel endures a string of mishaps: it guzzles fuel, his wife repeatedly tries to resell it, he becomes trapped in endless traffic jams, and he even drives through a car wash with the roof down, among other comic setbacks.
The American Beauty Cast & Characters
Robert Dhéry leads the cast as Marcel Perrignon, with Michel Serrault as Tramp and Louis de Funès as Police station secretary / Head of personnel.
- Robert Dhéry as Marcel Perrignon
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Michel Serrault as Tramp - Louis de Funès as Police station secretary / Head of personnel
- Jean Carmet as Burglar
Also Starring in The American Beauty
· 40 more- Jean Lefebvre Chougnasse
- Claude Piéplu Me Fachepot, notary
- Robert Rollis Maurice, aka 'Le Lapin', hairdresser
- Jacques Legras Riri, cafe owner
- Michel Modo Slovak
- Alfred Adam Alfred
- Bernard Dhéran Mr. Jean
- Bruno Balp Gas station attendant
- André Badin The 'big' gas station manager
- Jacques Balutin Inspector Balutin
- Guy Grosso Barbemont
- Gilberte Géniat Mrs. Zoutin
- Jean-Marc Thibault Effeminate Young Man
- Pierre Tchernia Announcer
- Dominique Maurin Hairdresser's son
- Christian Marin Pierrot
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- Christian Duvaleix Vicar
- Hélène Dieudonné Granny
- Jacques Fabbri 'Le gros' / Fatso
- Philippe Dumat Gas station employee
- Jacques Charrier Motorist
- Roger Pierre Snob in Sports Car
- Catherine Sola Isabelle Zoutin
- Nono Zammit Gas station attendant
- Jean Gras The dauber
- Colette Brosset Paulette Perrignon
- Robert Destain Inspector
- Jacques Denoël
- Robert Burnier Houche
- Pierre Dac Colonel
- René Sarvil Bargeman
- Maurice Gardett Grougnache
- Annie Ducaux Mrs. Lucanzas
- Eliane D'Almeida Simone
- Max Favalelli Ambassador
- André Zibral
- Bernard Lavallette Minister of Commerce
- Didier Daix Bernapic
- Franck Daubray
- Brigitte Peynaud
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The American Beauty FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The American Beauty, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The American Beauty?
The American Beauty runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The American Beauty released?
The American Beauty was released on September 29, 1961.
Who is in the cast of The American Beauty?
The American Beauty stars Robert Dhéry as Marcel Perrignon, Michel Serrault as Tramp and Louis de Funès as Police station secretary / Head of personnel, among 44 credited actors.
Does The American Beauty have a post-credit scene?
No. The American Beauty has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The American Beauty in?
The original language of The American Beauty is French.
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