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The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972)

7.0/10 · 504 votes 1h 30m ComedyMystery

#16 of 23 films from 1972 #872 of 2922 in comedy

Directed by Yves Robert · Written by Francis Veber, Yves Robert

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Overview

A hapless orchestra player becomes an unwitting pawn of rival factions within the French secret service after he is chosen as a decoy by being identified as a super secret agent.

Cast

Pierre Richardas François Perrin
Bernard Blieras Colonel Bernard Milan
Jean Rochefortas Colonel Louis Toulouse
Mireille Darcas Christine
Colette Castelas Paulette Lefebvre
Paul Le Personas Perrache
Jean Obéas Botrel, Milan agent
Jean Saudrayas Poucet, Toulouse agent
Maurice Barrieras Chaperon, Toulouse agent
Roger Cacciaas Mr. Boudart, Milan agent
Robert Castelas Georghiu, Milan agent
Robert Dalbanas Coco, fake delivery man
Arlette Balkisas Mrs. Boudart, Milan agent
Tania Balachovaas Louis Toulouse's mother

Facts

Release dateDecember 6, 1972
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) — shorter as the 1972 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Mystery
Original titleLe Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire
LanguageFR
Box office$4,300,000
IMDbtt0068655

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Questions

How long is The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe?
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 504 votes, which places it #16 of 23 films released in 1972 in this index (top 35%) and #872 among 2922 comedy titles.
Who directed The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe?
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe was directed by Yves Robert.
Who stars in The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe?
Pierre Richard as François Perrin; Bernard Blier as Colonel Bernard Milan; Jean Rochefort as Colonel Louis Toulouse; Mireille Darc as Christine; Colette Castel as Paulette Lefebvre; Paul Le Person as Perrache.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe?
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