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The Legend of Frenchie King (1971): Cast

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The Legend of Frenchie King is a 1971 comedy western directed by Christian-Jaque, starring Claudia Cardinale as Marie Sarrazin, Michael J. Pollard and Teresa Gimpera. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Legend of Frenchie King (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Christian-Jaque
Genres
Comedy , Western
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of Frenchie King About?

The premise of The Legend of Frenchie King without spoilers.

A raucously bawdy, brawling and bouncing western comedy follows two outlaw sisters who inherit a remote ranch. Determined to leave their criminal past behind, they attempt to settle down while navigating a chaotic courtship with a neighboring clan of numerous brothers, leading to plenty of slap‑slap humor and lively mishaps.

The Legend of Frenchie King Themes & Keywords

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  • singing
  • bartender
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Cast & crew

The Legend of Frenchie King Cast & Characters

Claudia Cardinale leads the cast as Marie Sarrazin, with Michael J. Pollard as Marshal Jefferds and Teresa Gimpera as Caroline. Directed by Christian-Jaque; 36 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Christian-Jaque

More films directed by Christian-Jaque: Emma Hamilton, The Other Truth, Ivory Coast Adventure and Champagne for Savages.

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The Legend of Frenchie King Trailers & Videos

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The Legend of Frenchie King FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of Frenchie King, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of Frenchie King?

The Legend of Frenchie King runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Legend of Frenchie King released?

The Legend of Frenchie King was released on December 16, 1971.

Who directed The Legend of Frenchie King?

The Legend of Frenchie King was directed by Christian-Jaque.

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Who is in the cast of The Legend of Frenchie King?

The Legend of Frenchie King stars Claudia Cardinale as Marie Sarrazin, Michael J. Pollard as Marshal Jefferds and Teresa Gimpera as Caroline, among 36 credited actors.

Does The Legend of Frenchie King have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of Frenchie King has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Legend of Frenchie King in?

The original language of The Legend of Frenchie King is French.

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