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Cast
Pierre Richard
as François Perrin
Jean Carmet
as Maurice Lefebvre
Jean Rochefort
as Colonel Louis, Marie, Alphonse Toulouse
Mireille Darc
as Christine
Jean Bouise
as Le ministre
Colette Castel
as Paulette Lefebvre
Henri Guybet
as Charmant
Hervé Sand
as Prince
Michel Duchaussoy
as Capitaine Cambrai
Yves Robert
as le chef d'orchestre
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1974
Runtime1h 21m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes346
DirectorYves Robert
WritersYves Robert, Francis Veber
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
About The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
With "little captain" Cambrai raising serious doubts about the reality of the so-called "super spy," Colonel Toulouse kidnaps Christine and forces Francois to play again the character of "The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe" in some fake adventures. All this to stop the investigation into the death of Colonel Milan.
Directed by Yves Robert, The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Richard, Jean Carmet, Jean Rochefort — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1974.
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