Boudu Saved from Drowning
Original title: Boudu sauvé des eaux
Overview
Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois. The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie.
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Crew
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Writers
- René Fauchois, Albert Valentin, Jean Renoir
- Producer
- Michel Simon
- Production
- Les Établissements Jacques Haïk, Les Productions Michel Simon, Crédit Cinématographique Français (CCF)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Boudu Saved from Drowning rated?
Boudu Saved from Drowning has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 154 votes.
Who directed Boudu Saved from Drowning?
Boudu Saved from Drowning was directed by Jean Renoir.
When was Boudu Saved from Drowning released?
Boudu Saved from Drowning was released in 1932.