The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe 2 films 2 DVD Set ( Le Grand blond avec une chaussure noire / Le Retour du grand blond ) ( The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe / The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe )

The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe 2 films 2 DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Le Grand blond avec une chaussure noire / Le Retour du grand blond
Alternate Title: The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe / The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
174 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Box Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1972-1974 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Yves Robert

Written By:
Yves Robert
Francis Veber

Actors:
Pierre Richard ..... François Perrin
Bernard Blier ..... Bernard Milan
Jean Rochefort ..... Le colonel Louis Marie Alphonse Toulouse
Mireille Darc ..... Christine
Colette Castel ..... Paulette
Jean Obé ..... Botrel
Robert Castel ..... Georghiu
Jean Saudray ..... Poucet
Roger Caccia ..... M. Boudart
Maurice Barrier ..... Chaperon
Robert Dalban ..... Le faux livreur
Arlette Balkis ..... Perrache
Tania Balachova ..... Maurice
Paul Le Person
Jean Carmet
Jean Amos
Jean Carmet ..... Maurice Lefebvre
Antoine Baud
André Bollet
Jean Bouise ..... Le ministre
Paul Le Person ..... Perrache
Colette Castel ..... Paulette Lefebvre
Henri Guybet ..... Charmant, un tueur
Hervé Sand ..... Prince, Un tueur
Paul Bonifas
Michel Francini
Jacques Giraud

Synopsis:

The Tall Blond:
In this wacky French spy comedy, the chief of the French secret service wants very much to keep his job and stoops to chicanery to prevent rivals from closing in. He points to a man chosen at random from a crowd of people (Pierre Richard), and identifies him to his rival as an important spy who must be followed at all costs. In fact, he is François, a bumbling, good-natured musician. However, his lack of any notable spy-like failings only serves to convince his watchers that he is more skillful and professional than they. At every turn, they redouble their efforts, leading to many absurd situations. For instance, they send a beautiful woman to try to get his secrets from him. Instead, convinced of his innocence, she falls in love with him. This extremely popular film became actor Pierre Richard's signature role, and he often used the character's name in other films. This was one of the first successful screenplays by Francis Veber, who went on to write the screenplay for La Cage Aux Folles and many other successful comedies.

The return of Tall Blond:
Not quite in the same league as the runaway hit The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, this 1974 sequel is still amiable and enjoyable on its own terms. Once more, innocent violinist Pierre Richard (the tall blonde man of the title) is up to his neck in espionage. Enemy spy boss Jean Rochefort, sore at how Richard inadvertently bollixed up his last caper, demands that the hapless musician be killed. In true 'Good Soldier Schweik' fashion, Richard manages to avoid annihilation, never dreaming that anyone means him harm. Mireille Darc is back as Richard's 'play horsie with me!' girl friend. The Return of the Big Blond has some of the ambience of the 1965 spy spoof That Man from Rio, especially in its colorful Brazilian backdrops.

The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe: Two factions of the French Secret Service involve a seemingly normal orchestra player, Francois Perrin, into their battle as one side uses him as a decoy. Soon, agents are all over the place, and one of them, Christine, is sent to seduce Francois. Meanwhile, Francois has his own problems, tangled up in an affair with his best friend's wife.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 04 January, 2010.

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