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Don Juan

  • 19561956
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Fernandel in Don Juan (1956)
  • Comedy
Film based on the myth of Don Juan.Film based on the myth of Don Juan.Film based on the myth of Don Juan.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
126
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  • Director
    • John Berry
  • Writers
    • Maurice Clavel(original idea)
    • John Berry(screenplay)
    • Juan Antonio Bardem(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Fernandel
    • Carmen Sevilla
    • Roland Armontel
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  • Director
    • John Berry
  • Writers
    • Maurice Clavel(original idea)
    • John Berry(screenplay)
    • Juan Antonio Bardem(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Fernandel
    • Carmen Sevilla
    • Roland Armontel
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    • 2User reviews
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    Roland Armontel, Juan Antonio Bardem, John Berry, Fernandel, and Carmen Sevilla in Don Juan (1956)
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    Fernandel
    Fernandel
    • Sganarelleas Sganarelle
    Carmen Sevilla
    Carmen Sevilla
    • Serranillaas Serranilla
    Roland Armontel
    Roland Armontel
    • The Governoras The Governor
    Simone Paris
    • Doña Maríaas Doña María
    Christine Carère
    Christine Carère
    • Doña Inésas Doña Inés
    José Sepúlveda
    José Sepúlveda
    • Don Ramónas Don Ramón
    Manolo Gómez Bur
    Manolo Gómez Bur
    • Lebourreauas Lebourreau
    Robert Lombard
    • The Duke of Altaquerqueas The Duke of Altaquerque
    Micheline Dax
    • Doña Elviraas Doña Elvira
    Teófilo Palou
    • Un Guardiaas Un Guardia
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Don Iñigoas Don Iñigo
    Pedro Valdivieso
    • Angelas Angel
    Erno Crisa
    Erno Crisa
    • Don Juanas Don Juan
    Hebe Donay
    • Juanitaas Juanita
    Mercedes Rueda
    • Lolaas Lola
    Matilde Artero
    Luis Torrecilla
    Juan Olaguivel
    • El Escuderoas El Escudero
    • Director
      • John Berry
    • Writers
      • Maurice Clavel(original idea) (screenplay) (adaptation)
      • John Berry(screenplay) (adaptation)
      • Juan Antonio Bardem(screenplay) (adaptation)
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    Storyline

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    Sganarelle is womanizer Don Juan's servant .After eventful adventures, ,Sganarelle is mistaken for his master and becomes the toast of Toledo town -at least as far as women are concerned,the men are not really overjoyed-;A succession of duels,mistaken identities,and a nasty governor lead the new seducer to the stake .But women's lib before its time,all the ladies rebel against the cruel governor ("in love ,we were all created equal ,there are neither nobles nor commoners") . —dbdumonteil
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    Don Juan's reckless servant .
    A French-Spanish co-production,in color ,luxury for the time ;directed by an American ,John Berry ,who was driven away from his land by McCarthyism and continued his career in France ,with little fanfare .

    Anyway this "Don Juan 1956" is a Fernandel vehicle;he does not play the title role,mind you,but the womanizer's servant Sganarelle.In the Wake of eventful events ,Sganarelle is mistaken for his master and becomes the toast of Toledo town -at least as far as women are concerned,the men are not really overjoyed-;A succession of duels,mistaken identities,and a nasty governor lead the new seducer to the stake .But women's lib before its time,all the ladies rebel against the cruel governor ("in love ,we were all created equal ,there are neither nobles nor commoners") The screenplay is confused,sometimes repetitive (Don Juan's wife,Dona Elvira ,is near-sighted and needs glasses to recognize her hubby,which is a blessing),but Fernandel's presence saves the movie:his funny faces ,when he tries to ape his master's look ,are priceless.

    His co-star is Carmen Sevilla who would often play in filmed operetta opposite Luis Mariano.
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    • Jul 8, 2015

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 1956 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Spain
      • Italy
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Der große Verführer
    • Filming locations
      • C.E.A., Ciudad Lineal, Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Les Films du Cyclope
      • Producciones Benito Perojo
      • Da.Ma. Cinematografica
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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