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
Cast & Crew
Robert Dhéry
Marcel Perrignon
Colette Brosset
Paulette Perrignon
Louis de Funès
Police station secretary / Head of personnel
Michel Serrault
Tramp
Jean Lefebvre
Chougnasse
Alfred Adam
Alfred
Robert Burnier
Houche
Pierre Dac
Colonel
Eliane D'Almeida
Simone
Bernard Dhéran
Mr. Jean
Annie Ducaux
Mrs. Lucanzas
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 6.0 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.