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Hibernatus (1969)

6.7/10 · 528 votes 1h 22m ComedyScience-fiction

#11 of 12 films from 1969 #1306 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Édouard Molinaro · Written by Jacques Vilfrid

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Overview

Hubert de Tartas' life becomes a complete muddle when his wife's grandfather is unearthed after having spent 65 years in frozen hibernation in the polar circle. After being de-frosted, the Hibernating Man believes it is still the beginning of the century. Nothing is spared to keep that illusion alive. At the end of his rope, Hubert blurts out the truth and takes the man from Edwardian times on a crazy spree through an ultramodern Twentieth Century.

Cast

Louis de Funèsas Hubert de Tartas
Claude Gensacas Edmée de Tartas
Bernard Alaneas Paul Fournier
Olivier de Funèsas Didier de Tartas
Paul Préboistas Charles
Martine Kellyas Sophie
Claude Piépluas Secrétaire général
Michael Lonsdaleas Edouard Loriebat
Harry-Maxas Le vieux copain de Paul
Evelyne Dassasas L'assistante de Bibolini
Monita Derrieuxas Une infirmière
Annick Alaneas Madame Crépin-Jaujard - la mère d'Evelyne
Jacques Legrasas L'avocat
Pascal Mazzottias Le professeur Bibolini

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 1969
Runtime82 min (1h 22m) — shorter as the 1969 average of 116 min
GenresComedy, Science-fiction
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0064425

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Questions

How long is Hibernatus?
Hibernatus runs 82 minutes (1h 22m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Hibernatus worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 528 votes, which places it #11 of 12 films released in 1969 in this index (top 17%) and #1306 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Hibernatus?
Hibernatus was directed by Édouard Molinaro. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Oscar (1967).
Who stars in Hibernatus?
Louis de Funès as Hubert de Tartas; Claude Gensac as Edmée de Tartas; Bernard Alane as Paul Fournier; Olivier de Funès as Didier de Tartas; Paul Préboist as Charles; Martine Kelly as Sophie.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hibernatus?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/56301.

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