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Le Retour du grand blond

Original title: Le retour du grand blond
  • 1974
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.3K
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Pierre Richard in Le Retour du grand blond (1974)
Comedy

With 'little captain' Cambrai raising serious doubts about the reality of the so-called "super spy", Colonel Toulouse kidnaps Christine and forces Francois to play again the character of "Th... Read allWith 'little captain' Cambrai raising serious doubts about the reality of the so-called "super spy", Colonel Toulouse kidnaps Christine and forces Francois to play again the character of "The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe" in some fake adventures. All this to stop the invest... Read allWith 'little captain' Cambrai raising serious doubts about the reality of the so-called "super spy", Colonel Toulouse kidnaps Christine and forces Francois to play again the character of "The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe" in some fake adventures. All this to stop the investigation into the death of Colonel Milan.

  • Director
    • Yves Robert
  • Writers
    • Yves Robert
    • Francis Veber
  • Stars
    • Pierre Richard
    • Jean Carmet
    • Jean Rochefort
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Yves Robert
    • Writers
      • Yves Robert
      • Francis Veber
    • Stars
      • Pierre Richard
      • Jean Carmet
      • Jean Rochefort
    • 11User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard
    • François Perrin
    Jean Carmet
    Jean Carmet
    • Maurice Lefebvre
    Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort
    • Colonel Louis, Marie, Alphonse Toulouse
    Mireille Darc
    Mireille Darc
    • Christine
    Jean Bouise
    Jean Bouise
    • Le ministre
    Paul Le Person
    Paul Le Person
    • Perrache
    Colette Castel
    Colette Castel
    • Paulette Lefebvre
    Henri Guybet
    Henri Guybet
    • Charmant, un tueur
    Hervé Sand
    • Prince, Un tueur
    Jean Amos
    Antoine Baud
    André Bollet
    André Bollet
    Paul Bonifas
    Paul Bonifas
    Michel Francini
    Jacques Giraud
    Louis Navarre
    Jeannette Pico
    Michel Duchaussoy
    Michel Duchaussoy
    • Capitaine Cambrai
    • Director
      • Yves Robert
    • Writers
      • Yves Robert
      • Francis Veber
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    5tptensToadykingPiaCatDogSnailAnt

    Intrigue comic with turnabouts also known as twists

    Instances in here I find a little interesting and some parts are dope and the finale a little confusing in the orchestra but funny and good and the Bond parts are awesome. Good followup with turnabouts also known as twists.
    10FilmCriticLalitRao

    Actor Pierre Richard is such a joy to watch that one is compelled to state that fun would never cease to end !!!!

    The fun which audiences had due to Yves Robert's ingenuous story telling methods in "The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe" continues without any break in "The Return of the Tall Blond Man". Much of the action concentrates its focus on the notion that if a spy is created for some specific targets to be met, this person can also be allowed to die once those targets are achieved. French actors Pierre Richard as a spy and Mireille Darc as the spy's girl friend travel to Brazil as love birds where they are able to escape danger by being vigilant during all times. A key aspect of this film is about how a bureaucrat would try to do anything possible in order to please a minister ? This sub plot brings a fresh twist to the story wherein direct political involvement in matters of spies are brought to the fore. This situation gives rise to a minor yet decisive conflict between a secret agent and his contemporary.The fun does not seem to end as a lot of comic situations are added in the film to depict the futility of espionage.
    10artzau

    Incroyable aussi!

    I can agree with the other review only that this is a hilarious. I do not at all share the view that this excellent remake pales the original. No way. Now, let me say this: I generally detest remakes and sequels. They are generally only bland rehashes of the original and add nothing new. There are exceptions: The Godfather, Part II comes to mind, largely because of the introduction of Robert De Niro and making it a prequel. But, this film is great. The story line shifts as the bumbling Richard engages in some clever antics, again fraught with the comedy of errors approach and perfectly timed slapstick. The script is great and departs from the original, giving it a fresh, exciting approach. I don't think it is as hilarious as the original but the beauty of that is, this film is different enough to make it thoroughly enjoyable. Une fois plus, s.v.p.!
    7athanasiosze

    6.6/10. Recommended

    This is the sequel of "Le grand blond avec une chaussure noire", 1972. By mistake, i watched it before i watch the first movie. However, this is a comedy in the vein of PINK PANTHER franchise with Peter Sellers, so it's not a big deal. I mean, you can watch these movies even in the wrong chronological order.

    Now about the sequel itself, this is not a very good movie but it was entertaining enough to watch it. Good actors and some hilarious moments that made me laugh out loud. The beginning was not interesting but as it progressed, it was getting better.

    A good, naive and funny comedy for all the family.
    6gridoon2025

    Mildly amusing follow-up

    I wasn't the biggest fan of the original "The Tall Blonde Man With One Black Shoe" (1972). I thought it didn't really go anywhere after setting up its premise - and, more importantly, it didn't provide enough laughs. This inevitable sequel is more slapsticky than its predecessor, resembling more a French (or, rather, French French) Inspector Clouseau. It has more and better gags than the first film, and the change of scenery to Rio is refreshing; even when it returns back to France in the 2nd half, it retains a Brazilian music beat. Mireille Darc wears another jaw-dropping backless dress, only white this time. A perfectly OK time-passer. **1/2 out of 4.

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    • Trivia
      Mireille Darc's dress is a nod to the previous movie's one.
    • Goofs
      Colonel Toulouse tells Francois that the legion of honour is a military award. In fact it is awarded to both military personnel and civilians, the criteria for awarding it to civilians actually being easier.
    • Quotes

      Colonel Louis, Marie, Alphonse Toulouse: [telling Perrin about thw Minister] This Minister is a perfect idiot... he thinks you are James Bond, Mr. Perrin.

      François Perrin: Me?

      Colonel Louis, Marie, Alphonse Toulouse: Or to be precise, a combination of James Bond, Mata Hari and J. Edgar Hoover.

    • Connections
      Follows Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Hungarian Dance No. 5
      Written by Johannes Brahms

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1974 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Return of the Tall Blond Man
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont International
      • Les Productions de la Guéville
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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