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7.7 1967 Jacques Tati 1h 55m
Comedy
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Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they inte

Cast

Jacques Tati Jacques Tati Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek Barbara Dennek Young Tourist
Rita Maiden Rita Maiden Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly France Rumilly Woman Selling Eyeglasses
France Delahalle France Delahalle Shopper in Department Store
Valérie Camille Mr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika Dentzler Mme. Giffard
Nicole Ray Singer

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Vibes

Chill Curious Visually Stunning Darkly Funny Critic Favorite

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