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My Uncle Benjamin (1969)

Movie ★ 6.1 90 min

Comedy History

Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...

Édouard Molinaro Director

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Released
November 28, 1969
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0122617
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Cast

Jacques Brel Jacques Brel Benjamin Rathery Claude Jade Claude Jade Manette Bernard Alane Bernard Alane Pont-Cassé Rosy Varte Rosy Varte Bettine, soeur de Benjamin Paul Frankeur Paul Frankeur Docteur Minxit Lyne Chardonnet Lyne Chardonnet Arabelle Minxit Robert Dalban Robert Dalban Père de Manette Bernard Blier Bernard Blier Marquis de Cambyse Alfred Adam Alfred Adam Le sergent Armand Mestral Armand Mestral Machecourt Paul Préboist Paul Préboist Parlenta Guy Delorme Guy Delorme Un laquais Christine Aurel Christine Aurel Madame Chapelle Daniela Surina Daniela Surina La marquise de Cambyse Régine Motte Régine Motte Madame Fata (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is My Uncle Benjamin about?
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
Who directed My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin stars Jacques Brel, Claude Jade, Bernard Alane, Rosy Varte.
When was My Uncle Benjamin released?
My Uncle Benjamin is a 1969 comedy, history film.
Where can I watch My Uncle Benjamin?
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