La Grande Vadrouille(1966) May 2026

Following their success in Le Corniaud , this duo perfected the comedic friction between a grumpy elitist and a naive everyman.

Unlike many comedies of the era, Oury utilized sprawling locations—from the Opera Garnier to the Hospices de Beaune—and high-budget action sequences involving gliders and motorcycles. La Grande Vadrouille(1966)

Watch the legendary Louis de Funès bring his unique brand of high-energy humor to the conductor's podium in this iconic scene: Following their success in Le Corniaud , this

One of the most famous scenes features Stanislas rehearsal at the Opera Garnier, a sequence that highlights de Funès' physical comedy and his real-life background as a pianist. Following their success in Le Corniaud

A simple, good-hearted house painter.