L'Aventure de Cabassou (1946)
Directed by Gilles Grangier

Comedy

Film Synopsis

When he discovers that his wife has been unfaithful to him, the architect Cabassou runs away and hides in a cave, leaving the world to think he is dead.  He continues to follow what goes on above ground and is amused when his community erects a statue in his memory.  Cabassou realises that he now has the perfect opportunity to settle some old scores, before he can resume his place amongst the living...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Gilles Grangier
  • Script: Paul Brehat (story), Léopold Marchand (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Charles Suin
  • Music: Roger Dumas
  • Cast: Henri Arius (Carcenac), Fernandel (Cabassou), André Fouché (Ocyave), Micheline Francey (Madame Cabassou), Germaine Gerlata (Mademoiselle Michaux), Marcel Maupi (Motto), Auguste Mouriès (Roubide), Henri Poupon (Faraille), Robert Vattier (De Salicette), Henri Vilbert (Gaudin)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 105 min

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