The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez
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Mon Oncle
A gentle, visually playful comedy that drifts along like a quiet afternoon, inviting you to notice the absurdity of modern life.
About 1958 film by Jacques Tati
Genres comedy
Directed by Jacques Tati
Written by Jacques Tati, Jean L'Hôte
Starring Jacques Tati, Pierre Étaix, Nicolas Bataille, Jean-François Martial, Jean-Pierre Zola, Denise Péronne, Jean-Claude Rémoleux, Lucien Frégis
Music Alain Romans
Runtime 117 min
Country Italy, France
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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