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  • Strange Desire of Mr. Bard (1954)
  • 108 min | Comedy, Drama
Strange Desire of Mr. Bard (1954)
108 min | Comedy, Drama

A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his ...See moreA terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love. Written by Eugene P See less
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Director
Géza von Radványi (as Geza Radvanyi)
Writers
Géza von Radványi (screenplay) (as Geza Radvanyi) (adaptation & dialogue) (as Geza Radvanyi) | René Barjavel (adaptation & dialogue)
Composer
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald (as Jean-Jacques Grunenwald)
Cinematographer
Léonce-Henri Burel (as L.H. Burel)
Production Designer
Eugène Piérac (as Eugène Pierac)
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Updated Jan 4, 1954

Release date
Jan 4, 1954 (France)

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Michel Simon
Auguste Bard Auguste Bard   See fewer
Yves Deniaud
Antonio Antonio   See fewer
Georgette Anys
Julie, l'épicière Julie, l'épicière   See fewer
Louis de Funès
Monsieur Chanteau Monsieur Chanteau   See fewer
Paul Demange
Le docteur nerveux Le docteur nerveux   See fewer
Paul Frankeur
Le curé Le curé   See fewer
Henri Arius
Le commissaire Le commissaire   See fewer
Maurice Bénard
Le directeur du casino Le directeur du casino   See fewer
Lucien Callamand
Le notaire Le notaire   See fewer
Yvonne Claudie
Caroline Caroline   See fewer
Claudio Ermelli
Le détective italien (as Claude Ermelli) Le détective italien (as Claude Ermelli)   See fewer
Jacques Erwin
L'huissier du casino L'huissier du casino   See fewer
Michel Gerbier
Le petit garçon (as Le petit Michel Gerbier) Le petit garçon (as Le petit Michel Gerbier)   See fewer
Colette Ravel
Actress Actress   See fewer
Colette Ricard
Béatrice Béatrice   See fewer
Henri Crémieux
Ernest, l'épicier Ernest, l'épicier   See fewer
François Carron
Le médecin de la maternité (uncredited) Le médecin de la maternité (uncredited)   See fewer
Félix Clément
Le premier docteur (uncredited) Le premier docteur (uncredited)   See fewer
Emma Lyonel
La directrice (uncredited) La directrice (uncredited)   See fewer
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