Pardon Mon Affaire (1976)
Un éléphant ça trompe énormément (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 50min
- Comedy, Romance
- 22 Sep 1976 (France)
- Movie
As loyal as a dove, a family man is about to tell his first lie to his wife when he falls for an enchanting woman in a billowy red dress. With a bit of help, he just might get what he wishes for; however, is love always a bed of roses?
Director:
Writers:
Stars:
Awards:
- 1 win & 3 nominations.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Jean Rochefort | ... |
Étienne
|
|
| Claude Brasseur | ... |
Daniel
|
|
| Guy Bedos | ... |
Simon
|
|
| Victor Lanoux | ... |
Bouly
|
|
| Danièle Delorme | ... |
Marthe Dorsay
|
|
| Anny Duperey | ... |
Charlotte
|
|
| Marthe Villalonga | ... |
Mouchy Messina
|
|
 |
Louise Conte | ... |
Marraine
|
| Maurice Bénichou | ... |
Gonthier
|
|
| Christophe Bourseiller | ... |
Lucien
(as Christophe Bruce)
|
|
| Jean Lescot | ... |
Le patient inquiet
|
|
| Martine Sarcey | ... |
Esperanza
|
|
| Catherine Verlor | ... |
Stéphanie
|
|
|
|
Pascale Reynaud | ... |
Delphine
|
|
|
Richard Saint-Bris | ... |
Charles
|
|
|
Jean Lanier | ... |
Deschanels
|
|
|
Anne-Marie Blot | ... |
Marie-Ange
|
|
|
Hélène Calzarelli | ... |
Mlle Pintard
|
|
|
Jean-Claude Magret |
|
|
| Anémone | ... |
La concierge
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Carina Barone | ... |
(uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Antoine Baud | ... |
Un homme qui se bat dans la rue (uncredited)
|
|
|
Gérald Calderon | ... |
(uncredited)
|
|
|
Claude Carliez | ... |
Homme qui gifle simon (uncredited)
|
|
|
Bernard Charlan | ... |
(uncredited)
|
|
|
Jean-François Dérec | ... |
Le jeune homme qui alerte les pompiers (uncredited)
|
|
|
Stéphane Francis | ... |
(uncredited)
|
| Paul Hébert | ... |
(uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Pierre Malet | ... |
Eric (uncredited)
|
|
|
Marie-Thérèse Orain | ... |
(uncredited)
|
| Jean-Paul Solal | ... |
(uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Eric Vasberg | ... |
Un homme qui se bat dans la rue (uncredited)
|
| Lionel Vitrant | ... |
Un homme qui se bat dans la rue (uncredited)
|
|
| Daniel Vérité | ... |
Un homme qui se bat dans la rue (uncredited)
|
|
Directed by
| Yves Robert | ||
Written by
| Jean-Loup Dabadie | ... | (scenario) and |
| Yves Robert | ... | (scenario) |
| Jean-Loup Dabadie | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Alain Poiré | ... | producer |
| Yves Robert | ... | producer |
Music by
| Vladimir Cosma | ||
Cinematography by
| René Mathelin | ||
Editing by
| Gérard Pollicand | ||
Editorial Department
| Suzanne Lang-Willar | ... | assistant editor |
| Françoise Roumanet | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko | ||
Costume Design by
| Nadine Dessalles | ||
Makeup Department
| Pierre Berroyer | ... | hair stylist (as Jean-Pierre Berroyer) |
| Irène Servet | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Alain Artur | ... | unit manager |
| Bernard Bouix | ... | unit manager |
| Jacqueline Delhomme | ... | unit manager |
| Daniel Deschamps | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Élie Chouraqui | ... | assistant director |
| Maurice Illouz | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| André Davalan | ... | property master |
| Pierre Gompertz | ... | assistant art director |
| Philippe Turlure | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Bernard Aubouy | ... | sound |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
| Ziva Postec | ... | sound editor |
| Jean-Louis Ughetto | ... | boom operator |
Stunts
| Claude Carliez | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean-Pierre Fizet | ... | still photographer |
| Anne Khripounoff | ... | assistant camera (as Anne Trigaux Kripounoff) |
| Michel Lebon | ... | camera operator |
| Dann Loustalot | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elise Servet | ... | costumer |
| Olympe Watelle | ... | costumer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Élisabeth Rappeneau | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Paulette Andrieux | ... | press attache |
| André Mennecier | ... | production administrator |
| Gérald Molto | ... | production administrator |
Production Companies
- Gaumont International (presents)
- Les Productions de la Guéville (presents)
Distributors
- Gaumont (1976) (France) (theatrical)
- Gofilex (1976) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Curzon Film Distributors (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- First Artists (1977) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Sandrew Film & Teater AB (1977) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1977) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Regie Cassette Vidéo (RCV) (1979) (France) (VHS)
- TF1 (1981) (France) (tv)
- La Guéville Video Distribution (1983) (France) (VHS)
- TF1 (1984) (France) (tv)
- Rai 2 (1985) (Italy) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1987) (France) (tv)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Rai 2 (1987) (Italy) (tv)
- France 2 (FR2) (1997) (France) (tv)
- TF1 (1999) (France) (tv)
- Canal+ (2000) (France) (tv)
- Canal+ (2001) (France) (tv)
- France 5 (2003) (France) (tv)
- France 5 (2004) (France) (tv)
- Paris Première (2006) (France) (tv)
- StudioCanal (2007) (France) (DVD)
- France 3 (2009) (France) (tv)
- NRJ12 (2011) (France) (tv)
- TV Breizh (2011) (France) (tv)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2011) (France) (tv)
- Gaumont Vidéo (2012) (France) (DVD) (box-set)
- France 3 (2013) (France) (tv)
- TV5Monde (2013) (Japan) (tv) (subtitled)
- Intergroove Media (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paris Première (2014) (France) (tv)
- France 2 (FR2) (2017) (France) (tv)
- Pidax Film (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- France 2 (FR2) (2020) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (2020) (France) (tv)
- Hunter Home Video (West Germany) (video)
- Mondial Video (West Germany) (VHS) ((unknown))
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Hortensia (music edition)
- Informatique Rachel (administration)
- Bureauguid (office: Les bureaux du ministère on été réalisés par)
- Renoma (thanks)
- Les Nuits d'Élodie (thanks)
- Lafuma (thanks)
- Robert Beaulieu (furs)
- Bijoux Fabrice (jewelry)
- Panavision France (camera equipment provided by)
- Eastmancolor (camera equipment provided by)
- Paris Studios Cinéma (auditorium)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
As loyal as a dove, the down-to-earth family man, Étienne Dorsay, is about to tell his first lie to his supportive and caring wife, Marthe, when, out of the blue, falls head over heels in love with an enchanting woman in a billowy red dress. Now, he is a fearless Casanova willing to go to great lengths to be with the object of his ever-growing desire; however, is Étienne--the inexperienced adventure-seeker--up for the task? With the aid of his few intimate friends, Étienne just might get what he wishes for; nevertheless, is love always a bed of roses? Written by Nick Riganas |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Four million Frenchmen and 50,000 New Yorkers can't be wrong. See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
|
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Official Sites | |
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Brasseur, père et fils (2011). See more » |