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French Fried Vacation (1978)

6.6/10 · 965 votes 1h 45m Comedy

#17 of 26 films from 1978 #1453 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Patrice Leconte · Written by Patrice Leconte, Thierry Lhermitte, Dominique Lavanant, Gérard Jugnot

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Overview

Holidaymakers arriving in a Club Med camp on the Ivory Coast are determined to forget their everyday problems and emotional disappointments. Games, competitions, outings, bathing and sunburn accompany a continual succession of casual affairs.

Cast

Thierry Lhermitteas Robert "Popeye" Lespinasse
Christian Clavieras Jérôme Tarayre
Gérard Jugnotas Bernard Morin
Josiane Balaskoas Nathalie Morin
Michel Blancas Jean-Claude "Jessy" Dusse
Dominique Lavanantas Christiane Weissmuller
Bruno Moynotas Gilbert Sellman
Marie-Anne Chazelas Gisèle "Gigi" André
Michel Cretonas André "Bip Bip" Bourseault
Luis Regoas Georges "Bobo" Pelletier
Martin Lamotteas Miguel Weissmuller
Guy Laporteas Marcus, le chef du village
Michel Suchas Lenny
Mirella Rancelotas La fille qui est pesée dans la cuisine

Facts

Release dateNovember 11, 1978
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 1978 average of 111 min
GenresComedy
Original titleLes Bronzés
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0077276

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Questions

How long is French Fried Vacation?
French Fried Vacation runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is French Fried Vacation worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 965 votes, which places it #17 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 38%) and #1453 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed French Fried Vacation?
French Fried Vacation was directed by Patrice Leconte. Other well-rated titles by the same director: French Fried Vacation 2 (1979), The Suicide Shop (2012), French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006).
Who stars in French Fried Vacation?
Thierry Lhermitte as Robert "Popeye" Lespinasse; Christian Clavier as Jérôme Tarayre; Gérard Jugnot as Bernard Morin; Josiane Balasko as Nathalie Morin; Michel Blanc as Jean-Claude "Jessy" Dusse; Dominique Lavanant as Christiane Weissmuller.
Where can I watch the trailer for French Fried Vacation?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/73136.

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