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Une parisienne

  • 1957
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  • 1h 26m
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6.2/10
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Une parisienne (1957)
Comedy

Set against the picturesque springtime in Paris, the President of France's daughter marries a buttoned down cabinet official, but after her new husband starts stepping out behind her back, t... Read allSet against the picturesque springtime in Paris, the President of France's daughter marries a buttoned down cabinet official, but after her new husband starts stepping out behind her back, the young bride takes off for the Riviera.Set against the picturesque springtime in Paris, the President of France's daughter marries a buttoned down cabinet official, but after her new husband starts stepping out behind her back, the young bride takes off for the Riviera.

  • Director
    • Michel Boisrond
  • Writers
    • Annette Wademant
    • Jean Aurel
    • Jacques Emmanuel
  • Stars
    • Charles Boyer
    • Henri Vidal
    • Brigitte Bardot
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.1K
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    • Director
      • Michel Boisrond
    • Writers
      • Annette Wademant
      • Jean Aurel
      • Jacques Emmanuel
    • Stars
      • Charles Boyer
      • Henri Vidal
      • Brigitte Bardot
    • 15User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Charles Boyer
    Charles Boyer
    • Le prince Charles
    Henri Vidal
    Henri Vidal
    • Michel Legrand
    Brigitte Bardot
    Brigitte Bardot
    • Brigitte Laurier
    Noël Roquevert
    Noël Roquevert
    • Le docteur d'Herblay
    Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau
    • Monique Wilson
    Fernand Sardou
    • Fernand le Barman
    Claire Maurier
    Claire Maurier
    • Caroline Herblay
    Robert Pizani
    Robert Pizani
    • Ambassadeur Mouchkine
    Guy Tréjan
    Guy Tréjan
    • Le colonel d'aviation
    Judith Magre
    Judith Magre
    • Irma
    Harry-Max
    Harry-Max
    • L'ambassadeur
    • (as Harry Max)
    Marcel Charvey
    • Un mauvais garçon
    Vera Talchi
    • Titine
    Marcel Pérès
    Marcel Pérès
    • Le général
    • (as Marcel Pérés)
    Henri Cogan
    • Un bagarreur
    Hubert de Lapparent
    Hubert de Lapparent
    • L'huissier du président
    Nadia Gray
    Nadia Gray
    • La reine Greta
    André Luguet
    André Luguet
    • Alcide Laurier
    • Director
      • Michel Boisrond
    • Writers
      • Annette Wademant
      • Jean Aurel
      • Jacques Emmanuel
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    User reviews15

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    dbdumonteil

    Italian holiday

    A generic title ,which could fit countless other movies whose heroine is a Parisian;a screenplay the standards of which are simply what the French call:"Théatre De Boulevard ":run of the mill stories of wives,husbands ,lovers ,cuckolds ,with a dash of "Roman Holiday" in reverse for good measure.

    Brigitte Bardot acted naturally ,with a drawling voice and a roguish look ,and this "Petit Je Ne Sais Quoi " which made her THE greatest French sex symbol of all time;she did know she was hot and very attractive but she did never take it too seriously;she already showed her love for animals in the scene when she pampered the dog;Charles Boyer was aging at the time and was too old for a prince charming.

    As for her hubby in the film,Henri Vidal,this is one of the saddest stories in the history of the French cinema:addicted to heroin since he was 17,although he tried detox ,he had only two years left to live ;he was to meet again BB in "Voulez-Vous Danser Avec Moi"with the same director (Boisrond), his final role (1959).
    9wvisser-leusden

    much more than showing off BB's sex-appeal

    Of all the 48 films of Brigitte Bardot, "Une Parisienne" is widely regarded as (one of) her best. What we see is special: for once the plot has a value of its own, does much more than only providing a cheap vehicle for BB's sex-charged appearance.

    This film is your true & well worked-out light comedy, with a good and coherent story. Set in France's government circles in the late 1950's, it entertains from beginning to end. Providing many amusing twists & turns and some slapstick -- all acted out by at least three starring leads, including Bardot.

    "Une Parisienne" (= French for "female inhabitant of Paris") focuses on telling a story, not on showing Brigitte Bardot. Brigitte serves the plot very well by using her talent for acting in light comedies.

    When you settle on your couch on a Friday-night, tired and weary from a week's slaving away, just turn on "Une Parisienne". This film will make you feel better.
    9ssprecher

    A light, charming, cheeky comedy with a lot of sass.

    Bridgette Bardot, looking as sexy as ever, plays a spoiled but innocent daughter of a French Ambassador. She cons one of her father's top aides (womanizer MICHEL) into marrying her and it turns out to be the best thing for both of them. Michel is soon flirting with his old girlfriends and in order to teach him a lesson, Bridgette flirts heavily with a married PRINCE CHARLES. Michel is surprised by his jealousy. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between Brigdette and Michel ("I'll have an affair"..."No you won't"...) And finally Michel realizes she just might and vows to give up all the other ladies in his life. Bridgette and Michel settle comfortably into their happily-ever-after while Prince Charles jets home to England.

    It's an admittedly light piece but it's incredibly charming. While some may fault it as a product of it's time, I found that completely enjoyable. Worthy of a rental.
    8gbill-74877

    Ooh la la

    Male fantasy is turned up to 11 in this one. It's a sex farce that I confess to enjoying, despite the silliness and objectification, because dear god it's 1957, Brigitte Bardot is 23, and the film has such a fun French playfulness to it.

    As you might guess, the film revolves around Bardot, and she is in so many scenes designed to titillate that it's comical. Let's see, there's the buxom, lusty secretary wearing a tight sweater, the girl sneaking up to a hotel to start an affair with no strings attached, the bride taking off her gown and walking around in lingerie, and the disinterested woman who can be aroused to passion with kisses on the back of the neck. She's also in a low cut red evening dress, trying to seduce another man into an affair by getting down on her hands and knees, later takes a bath, lifting her legs skyward out of the tub, runs around in a towel, and presents breakfast in bed in a shirt and apron. The object of her affections is played by Henri Vidal, and the man she pursues to make him jealous is 58-year-old Charles Boyer. He jets her off to Nice for a swim, so we see her emerging from the sea in a bikini, then dancing seductively with him in a small café.

    Bardot is gorgeous and immortalized in this movie, even if it is over-the-top. I might have liked it even more for going all the way in its over-the-top-ness, if that makes any sense. There are countless shots which are just fantastic, including one in front of a set of mirrors, reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe in 'How to Marry a Millionaire". I did like the open acknowledgment of affairs, which is so very French, but how the film points out they have to be conducted in the right way, with sensitivity and decorum, and the jealousy that even then may arise. It's not high art, and it's definitely not politically correct, but ooh la la, this one is a guilty pleasure.
    6shepardjessica-1

    Light & Lovely Bardot!

    Brigitte Bardot sparkles in this lighthearted romp with Charles Boyer and looks great as always. Although I prefer her dramas and melodramas her romantic comedies are a filling dessert. She seems comfortable, relaxed, and appears to be having a fine old time. Boyer is always charming and an undervalued actor for many years.

    A 6 out of 10. Best performance = BB. The music is annoying, especially the opening, but the color is great. All Bardot fans should seek this out (just for fun). I think Bardot is under-rated because few of her films are GREAT ART, but she holds her own with anybody and was always a treat for the eyes as well.

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    • Trivia
      The airplane used is the Morane-Saulnier MS.755 Fleuret, a prototype French two-seat jet trainer designed and built by Morane-Saulnier. It failed to gain any orders but was developed into the larger four-seat MS.760 Paris. The one and only prototype was registered F-ZWRS, in the movie it is shown as F-WZRS.
    • Quotes

      Le policier motard: Brigitte Laurier, like the president of the council.

      Brigitte Laurier: I'm his daughter.

      Le policier motard: That's still no reason to run a red light.

      Brigitte Laurier: Please hurry, Officer. I'm running after the man I love.

      Le policier motard: Don't ever run after a man. That's a sure way to lose him.

      Brigitte Laurier: I know, but I can't help myself.

    • Alternate versions
      Being a French-Italy co-production, the film has two original titles: "La Parigina" in Italy, and "Une Parisienne" in France, spoken in Italian and French, respectively. The film premiered end 1957, and was dubbed in English for the international markets as "La Parisienne" early 1958. The official VHS and DVD releases (PAL system), from René Château are also titled "La Parisienne" but have the original French dialogue and English subtitles. The pre-title sequence was omitted from the video release, but it exists from an earlier TV broadcast.
    • Connections
      Featured in Mémoires du sous-développement (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Paris B. B.
      Music by André Hodeir, Henri Crolla and Hubert Rostaing

      Performed by Christiane Legrand

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1957 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • French
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • La Parisienne
    • Filming locations
      • Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8, Paris, France(car chase, scene between Motorcycle Officer and Brigitte Marnier.)
    • Production companies
      • Les Films Ariane
      • Filmsonor
      • Cinétel
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    • Budget
      • $450,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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