The American Beauty

The American Beauty

La Belle Américaine

5.9 /10 62 votes
September 29, 1961 1h 44m Released

Storyline

Marcel, a simple-minded factory worker, is tricked into buying a high-priced American convertable car by a widow determined not to let it fall into the hands of her late husband's secretary/secret lover. Once in pocession of the car, Marcel only encounters one bad luck episode after another with the excessive gasoline consumtion, his wife trying to sell it to make ammends meet, getting into traffic jams, accidently riding into a car wash with the top down, and more.

Key Information

Director Robert Dhéry
Writers Alfred Adam, Robert Dhéry
Studio Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC)
Rating 5.9/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Robert Dhéry

Robert Dhéry

Marcel Perrignon

Colette Brosset

Colette Brosset

Paulette Perrignon

Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès

Police station secretary / Head of personnel

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Tramp

Jean Lefebvre

Jean Lefebvre

Chougnasse

Alfred Adam

Alfred Adam

Alfred

Robert Burnier

Robert Burnier

Houche

Pierre Dac

Pierre Dac

Colonel

Eliane D'Almeida

Simone

Bernard Dhéran

Bernard Dhéran

Mr. Jean

Annie Ducaux

Annie Ducaux

Mrs. Lucanzas

Jacques Fabbri

Jacques Fabbri

'Le gros' / Fatso

Frequently Asked Questions

The American Beauty was released on September 29, 1961.

The runtime of The American Beauty is 1h 44m.

The American Beauty is a Comedy movie.

The American Beauty has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The American Beauty is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The American Beauty was directed by Robert Dhéry.

The main cast of The American Beauty includes Robert Dhéry, Colette Brosset, Louis de Funès.

The American Beauty is originally in French.