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Cast
Jane Sourza
as Jeanne Boyer / Boyeski, la mère du jeune chef d'orchestre
Raymond Souplex
as Raymond Boyer / Boyeski, le père du jeune chef d’orchestre
Jean-Pierre Bonnefous
as Edmond (Ded) Boyer / Boyeski, le jeune chef d’orchestre
Lucien Baroux
as Le parrain d’Edmond, un ami fidèle des Boyer
Pauline Carton
as Pauline, une amie fidèle des Boyer
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
as Hélène, une amie fidèle des Boyer
Robert Pizani
as Le directeur de la salle de spectacle
Anne Carrère
as Madeleine, la sœur aînée de Gisèle
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1956
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorRobert Vernay
WritersRobert Vernay
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Carrots Are Cooked
About The Carrots Are Cooked
Two ambitious parents decide to change their name for a foreign patronymic so that their young son Edmond can win fame easier. He's a eleven-year-old orchestra conductor.
Directed by Robert Vernay, The Carrots Are Cooked leans on a strong ensemble — Jane Sourza, Raymond Souplex, Jean-Pierre Bonnefous — 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 1956.
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