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Cocagne

Mar 8, 1961 · 1h 32m
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Comedy

PLOT

As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine offers to repaint another one. As soon as the work is finished, he becomes a local celebrity and, intoxicated by his new-found fame, leaves his family to go with Hélène, the young waitress, to his friend Septime's house in the Camargue to take up painting. Eventually, Marc-Antoine realizes that he is dissatisfied and that his success seems dishonest. He realizes that happiness awaits him with his wife, children and friends, and resumes his simple life without remorse.

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CAST

Fernandel
Marc-Antoine
Dora Doll
Hélène
Rellys
Septime
Andrex
Amédée
Leda Gloria
Mélanie
Josette Jordan
Mireille
Paul Préboist
Banane
Léon Zitrone
Self
Directed by Maurice Cloche

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Paris Elysées Films
Country
FR

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