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My Uncle Benjamin

Original title: Mon oncle Benjamin
  • 1969
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
780
YOUR RATING
Jacques Brel and Claude Jade in My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
Comedy

In the amorous mid 18th century under Louis XV, a country doctor risks danger and prison to pursue his seduction of the women of the bourgeoisie.In the amorous mid 18th century under Louis XV, a country doctor risks danger and prison to pursue his seduction of the women of the bourgeoisie.In the amorous mid 18th century under Louis XV, a country doctor risks danger and prison to pursue his seduction of the women of the bourgeoisie.

  • Director
    • Édouard Molinaro
  • Writers
    • Jacques Brel
    • André Couteaux
    • Jean-François Hauduroy
  • Stars
    • Jacques Brel
    • Claude Jade
    • Bernard Alane
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    780
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Édouard Molinaro
    • Writers
      • Jacques Brel
      • André Couteaux
      • Jean-François Hauduroy
    • Stars
      • Jacques Brel
      • Claude Jade
      • Bernard Alane
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Jacques Brel in My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
    Jacques Brel in My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
    Jacques Brel in My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
    Jacques Brel and Claude Jade in My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
    Bernard Alane, Jacques Brel, and Claude Jade in My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
    My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
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    Bernard Blier, Jacques Brel, and Claude Jade in My Uncle Benjamin (1969)
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    Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel
    • Le docteur Benjamin Rathery
    Claude Jade
    Claude Jade
    • Manette
    Bernard Alane
    Bernard Alane
    • Le vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé
    Rosy Varte
    • Bettine Machecourt
    Paul Frankeur
    Paul Frankeur
    • Le docteur Minxit
    Alfred Adam
    Alfred Adam
    • Le sergent
    Bernard Blier
    Bernard Blier
    • Le marquis de Cambyse
    Carlo Alighiero
    Carlo Alighiero
    • L'intendant du marquis
    Lyne Chardonnet
    • Arabelle Minxit
    Robert Dalban
    Robert Dalban
    • Jean-Pierre - l'aubergiste
    Armand Mestral
    Armand Mestral
    • Machecourt
    Paul Préboist
    Paul Préboist
    • Le notaire Parlenta
    Daniela Surina
    • La marquise de Cambyse
    Christine Aurel
    • Madame Chapelle
    Gérard Boucaron
    Gérard Boucaron
    • Le docteur Fata
    Dominique De Keuchel
    • Gaspard - l'orphelin
    Monita Derrieux
    • Une jeune fille
    Luce Fabiole
    • La vieille femme
    • Director
      • Édouard Molinaro
    • Writers
      • Jacques Brel(uncredited)
      • André Couteaux
      • Jean-François Hauduroy
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    • Trivia
      Italian censorship visa 56006 delivered on 24-4-1970.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Rompre la glace - Les coulisses du tournage d'Hibernatus (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Mourir pour mourir
      Written and performed by Jacques Brel.

    User reviews3

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Welcome back, old friend
    Like the viewer Gilles, from Paris, I have seen many times this film on late night TV when I was a teenager in the 1970's. It was one of my favorite film. More than 20 years later, I just saw it again on late night TV and I was surprise how I was familiar to all the jokes, the words, the acting, just like I was with a very old friend. This is a beautiful film! There's a sparkle to it that makes it unforgettable. Also, I think that the caracter Benjamin, played by singer Jacques Brel, looks a lot like his wonderful songs. Brel was never a great actor, but here, he seems to play himself in a very warm way. The rest of the cast is also unique. Now, I have this on tape and I will see my old friend anytime I want.
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    • MarioB
    • Aug 1, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 28, 1969 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Mein Onkel Benjamin
    • Filming locations
      • Noyers-sur-Serein, Yonne, France
    • Production companies
      • Euro International Films
      • Gaumont International
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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