Berlingot and Company
Storyline & Plot Summary
François and Victor sell hard candy at the fun fair. They also bring up Gisèle, a one-year-old child they found by the side of the road. Although the two men are often at each other's throats they are the best friends, getting on well with the other fairground people. But when they defend Lisa, the fortune teller's daughter against Dédé, a thug who pesters her, they provoke his anger. Dédé sets fire to the two friends' stand and they are forced to take the road.
Production Details
Cast
Fernandel
François Arnaud
Suzy Prim
Isabelle Grandville
Fernand Charpin
Victor Faivre
Fréhel
Bohémia
Jean Brochard
Director of the asylum
Rivers Cadet
Wrestler
Monique Bertho
Thérèse
Jean Témerson
Cafe customer
René Alié
Dédé
Édouard Delmont
'Courtepatte'
Monique Bert
Thérèse, Madame Grandville's maid
Servière
Gaston aka 'L'Affranchi'
Josyane Lane
Lisa
Marco Behar
The escaped madman
Marguerite Chabert
Marcel Maupi
Isidore
Fernand Flament
Paulo aka 'L'Alibi'
Jacky
Little Gisèle
Josette Contandin
Little spectator of the show (uncredited)
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for Berlingot and Company
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.