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Dandelions by the Roots (1964)

Movie ★ 5.4 95 min

Comedy Crime

Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a double bass case. A day later the gangster mysteriously has disappeared, but it turns out that he was carrying a bet ticket for a horse race now worth over a million. A turbulent run for the money begins.

Georges Lautner Director Michel Audiard Writer Clarence Weff Writer Georges Lautner Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 6, 1964
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0057414
Country
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Language
Studio
Cocinor, , Film Columbus, Ardennes Films

Cast

Louis de Funès Louis de Funès Jacques, le cousin de Jérôme, dit « Jockey-Jack », petit truand Michel Serrault Michel Serrault Jérôme Martinet, contrebassiste et comédien Mireille Darc Mireille Darc Rockie « la Braise », femme entretenue Francis Blanche Francis Blanche L'oncle Absalon, le savant farfelu Maurice Biraud Maurice Biraud Jo Arengeot, un petit truand sortant de prison Darry Cowl Darry Cowl Gratiopoulos, le milliardaire à la soirée Raymond Meunier Raymond Meunier "La Douane", un complice de Jo Hubert Deschamps Hubert Deschamps Le général Frédéric Cédille Gianni Musy Gianni Musy Riton « Pommes-Chips », le petit truand assassiné Barbara Brand La comédienne qui joue Sonia Paola Barbara Paola Barbara Simone Landry Une invitée de Christine Colette Régis Colette Régis Christine, la maîtresse de maison Malka Ribowska Malka Ribowska La comédienne qui joue la comtesse Natacha Jacqueline Rivière Dorothée, l'ex-collègue musicienne de Jérôme Yves Barsacq Yves Barsacq L'inspecteur de police Charles Bouillaud Charles Bouillaud Léon, le concierge du théâtre Michel Dacquin Michel Dacquin Le pasteur

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dandelions by the Roots about?
Jockey Jack has a bill open with a gangster just released from jail. He somehow manages to parry the gangster's knife attack backstage at a theatre and the latter ends up dead being put into a double bass case. A day later the gangster mysteriously has disappeared, but it turns out that he was carrying a bet ticket for a horse race now worth over a million. A turbulent run for the money begins.
Who directed Dandelions by the Roots?
Dandelions by the Roots was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in Dandelions by the Roots?
Dandelions by the Roots stars Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault, Mireille Darc, Francis Blanche.
When was Dandelions by the Roots released?
Dandelions by the Roots is a 1964 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch Dandelions by the Roots?
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