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Cast
Françoise Rosay
as Mrs. Morelli-Johnson
Anny Duperey
as Marthe
Bruno Pradal
as Alain Morelli
Philippe Clay
as Jack Bromfield
Olivier Hussenot
as Me Weidman
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Gérard Chardonnet
Henri-Jacques Huet
as Judicial police inspector
Harald Leipnitz
as Victor Masson
Madeleine Barret
as Cast
Madeleine Bouchez
as Friend of Mrs. Morelli, card player
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1972
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime
Votes6
DirectorJean Delannoy
WritersDaniel Boulanger, Jean Delannoy
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNot Dumb, the Bird
About Not Dumb, the Bird
An old lady is far from suspecting everything that is going on behind her back, in particular what her servants are up to.
Directed by Jean Delannoy, Not Dumb, the Bird leans on a strong ensemble — Françoise Rosay, Anny Duperey, Bruno Pradal — 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 1972.
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