The Man in the Buick (1968): Cast
The Man in the Buick is a 1968 crime comedy directed by Gilles Grangier, starring Raoul Curet as Le commissaire de Honfleur, Michael Lonsdale and Jacques Marin. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Gafer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man in the Buick About?
The premise of The Man in the Buick without spoilers.
Mr Jo, known as “the man with the Buick,” is beloved in Honfleur, yet hides a shady past as a trafficker. He now smuggles rubies using a charity that funds Swiss holidays for disadvantaged children. Falling for a widowed woman, he agrees to a robbery to win her hand, only to have Inspector Menard expose his secret deeds to the town.
The Man in the Buick Themes & Keywords
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- buick automobile
- fake millionaire
- property purchase
- cigar smoking
- diamond theft
- secret
- children
- town
- man
The Man in the Buick Cast & Characters
Raoul Curet leads the cast as Le commissaire de Honfleur, with Michael Lonsdale as L'inspecteur Farjon de la P.J. and Jacques Marin as Un Déménageur. Directed by Gilles Grangier; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gilles Grangier
- Raoul Curet as Le commissaire de Honfleur
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Michael Lonsdale as L'inspecteur Farjon de la P.J. -
Jacques Marin as Un Déménageur - Jean-Pierre Marielle as Le Marquis
Also Starring in The Man in the Buick
· 13 more- Danielle Darrieux Mme Dalayrac
- Fernandel Armand Favrot
- Claude Piéplu Le Notaire
- Mario David La Palluche
- Edmond Ardisson Filippi
- Bernard Dhéran M. de La Motte, l'assureur
- Laurence Badie La patronne du bar
- Christian Barbier Maxime
- Alain Nobis M. Lang
- Raymond Jourdan Docteur Bernard
- Georges Descrières Lucien Bordier
- Claire Duhamel Mme Dodelin
- Amarande Paulette Bordier
More from Gilles Grangier
More films directed by Gilles Grangier: Under the Sign of the Bull, Operation Double Cross, How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning and That Tender Age.
The Man in the Buick Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Человек с бьюиком” and “Elbűvölő szélhámos”.
- Also known as
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- Человек с бьюиком
- Elbűvölő szélhámos
- Der Mann mit dem Buick
- 开别克的男人
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The Man in the Buick FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man in the Buick, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man in the Buick?
The Man in the Buick runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Man in the Buick released?
The Man in the Buick was released on January 12, 1968.
Who directed The Man in the Buick?
The Man in the Buick was directed by Gilles Grangier.
More films by Gilles Grangier Who is in the cast of The Man in the Buick?
The Man in the Buick stars Raoul Curet as Le commissaire de Honfleur, Michael Lonsdale as L'inspecteur Farjon de la P.J. and Jacques Marin as Un Déménageur, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Man in the Buick have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man in the Buick has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Man in the Buick in?
The original language of The Man in the Buick is French.
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