The Madman of Lab Four (1967): Cast
The Madman of Lab Four is a 1967 comedy directed by Jacques Besnard, starring Jean Lefebvre as Eugène Ballanchon, scientific researcher, single, Bernard Blier and Michel Serrault. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jacques Besnard
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Gaumont
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Madman of Lab Four About?
The premise of The Madman of Lab Four without spoilers.
Fou (Jean Lefebvre) creates a gas that makes users fall in love, drawing pursuit from his boss, police and rival spies eager for the secret formula. A shadowy American underworld figure also threatens him. The film mixes slapstick comedy with double‑dealing and trickery, but its thin plot feels uneven.
The Madman of Lab Four Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- spy
- based on novel
The Madman of Lab Four Cast & Characters
Jean Lefebvre leads the cast as Eugène Ballanchon, scientific researcher, single, with Bernard Blier as Mr. Beauchard, executive secretary linked to a gang and Michel Serrault as Mr. Granger, director of the scientific laboratory. Directed by Jacques Besnard; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jacques Besnard
- Jean Lefebvre as Eugène Ballanchon, scientific researcher, single
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Bernard Blier as Mr. Beauchard, executive secretary linked to a gang -
Michel Serrault as Mr. Granger, director of the scientific laboratory - Robert Dalban as Merchant, spy in the laboratory
Also Starring in The Madman of Lab Four
· 20 more- Paul Préboist Agent
- Pierre Brasseur Father Ballanchon
- Pierre Tornade DST inspector
- Mario David Mario
- Henri Virlogeux Scholar
- Laure Paillette Traveler (uncredited)
- Jean Ozenne Minister (uncredited)
- Lionel Vitrant Actor from the western (uncredited)
- Guy Delorme Actor from the western (uncredited)
- André Chaumeau Baron
- Sabine Sun Baroness
- Margo Lion Mrs. Ballanchon, Eugène's mother
- Henri Guégan Actor from the western (uncredited)
- Jean Franval DST inspector
- Yvon Sarray Pedestrian
- Marius Gaidon Police officer (uncredited)
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- Alain Janey Fred
- André Cagnard Jo (uncredited)
- Maria Latour Régine, Mr. Beauchard's spy
- Max Arian Extra worker (uncredited)
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The Madman of Lab Four FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Madman of Lab Four, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Madman of Lab Four?
The Madman of Lab Four runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Madman of Lab Four released?
The Madman of Lab Four was released on November 29, 1967.
Who directed The Madman of Lab Four?
The Madman of Lab Four was directed by Jacques Besnard.
More films by Jacques Besnard Who is in the cast of The Madman of Lab Four?
The Madman of Lab Four stars Jean Lefebvre as Eugène Ballanchon, scientific researcher, single, Bernard Blier as Mr. Beauchard, executive secretary linked to a gang and Michel Serrault as Mr. Granger, director of the scientific laboratory, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Madman of Lab Four have a post-credit scene?
No. The Madman of Lab Four has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Madman of Lab Four in?
The original language of The Madman of Lab Four is French.
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