The Little Bather (1968)
Storyline
Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, another typical lead-role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is the dictatorial CEO of a French company which designs and produces sail yachts, and fires in yet another tantrum his designer André Castagnier, not realizing that man is his only chance to land a vital contract with the Italian magnate Marcello Cacciaperotti. So he has to find him at his extremely rural birthplace in 'la France profonde', which proves a torturous odyssey for the spoiled rich man; when he does get there his torment is far from over: the country bumpkin refuses to resume his slavish position now the shoe is on the other foot, so Fourchaume is dragged along in the boorish family life, and at times unable to control his temper, which may cost him more credit then he painstakingly builds up...
Movie Details
| Original title | Le Petit Baigneur |
|---|---|
| Release date | Apr 4, 1968 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | boat, boss, priest, inventor, contract, lighthouse keeper , southern france, prototype, kayak, sunday, canal, former employee |
FAQ
What is The Little Bather about?
Louis-Philippe Fourchaume, another typical lead-role for French comedy superstar Louis de Funès, is the dictatorial CEO of a French company which designs and produces sail yachts, and fires in yet another tantrum his designer André Castagnier, not realizing that man is his only chance to land a vital contract with the Italian magnate Marcello Cacciaperotti. So he has to find him at his extremely rural birthplace in 'la France profonde', which proves a torturous odyssey for the spoiled rich man; when he does get there his torment is far from over: the country bumpkin refuses to resume his slavish position now the shoe is on the other foot, so Fourchaume is dragged along in the boorish family life, and at times unable to control his temper, which may cost him more credit then he painstakingly builds up...
When was The Little Bather released?
The Little Bather was released on Apr 4, 1968 (status: Released).
Who directed The Little Bather?
Robert Dhéry directed The Little Bather.
What is the TMDB rating of The Little Bather?
The Little Bather has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 399 votes.