10 best films with Pierre Richard
On August 16, 1934, Pierre Richard was born, the great French comedian, who is more loved in our country, probably than in France. Each of his roles is a sincere gift to the fans. Let's celebrate this day by remembering 10 films in which his talent was especially evident. It's time to dive into the world of French comedy.
Pierre Mallat is a young and charming director of an advertising agency in Paris, but there is one thing about him - he is incredibly absent-minded. He forgets appointments, confuses people and even forgot his own wedding day! This creates a lot of funny and ridiculous situations in his life, and it is not surprising that his loved ones and colleagues never know what to expect from him next.
Family dramas, professional misunderstandings and comical clashes in everyday life - all this follows from his absent-mindedness. But despite all his shortcomings, Pierre has an amazing ability to remain charming and friendly in any situation. Throughout the film, the audience witnesses his adventures and constantly wonders: what other surprise does Pierre have in store for us in the next scene?
When an internal conflict breaks out within France's secret intelligence service, high-ranking official Bernard Milan decides to distract his opponent by accusing a bystander of espionage. His choice falls on Francois Perrin - an unsuccessful musician and a tall blond who, unaware of what is happening, becomes the main character of a spy detective.
Unaware of his new role as an "international spy", Perrin becomes the object of surveillance, and on his way there are endless traps and dangers. All attempts by the intelligence service to bring him to light are futile due to a number of comical and unpredictable circumstances. This parody of spy thrillers showcases scintillating humor and unexpected plot twists, making the film one of the brightest representatives of the French comedy of the 70s.
Pierre is a humble bank worker whose life seems mundane and predictable. His heart belongs to the charming hairdresser Janet, but their romantic relationship is on edge due to her notions of a boring life with a dedicated clerk. When the director of the bank goes on vacation, Pierre is appointed as a temporary deputy. This short-term appointment also includes unexpected problems: scammers decide to steal important documents from the bank that can bring them great benefits.
But Pierre, as a responsible officer, is not going to give the criminals a single chance of success. He starts a chase in an attempt to prevent the theft. However, this heroic act faces a number of comic misunderstandings. Janet, seeing Pierre in an unusual situation for him, mistakenly believes that he is running away from her for another woman. Thus begins an incredible chain of adventures, hauntings and comedic moments that make this film one of the most memorable of Pierre Richard's career.
In this comedy, Pierre Richard embodies François Perrin, a journalist who, suddenly for himself, becomes a "toy" for the rich and spoiled boy Eric. It all started when Francois comes to work in the office of the publication and there, unexpectedly for himself, becomes the object of attention of Eric, the son of the owner of the publishing house. The boy decides that he wants this man as his new "toy", and his father, wanting to fulfill his son's every whimsical desire, "buys" François.
The adventure begins when Perrin finds himself in a luxurious mansion, where he must fulfill Eric's every whim. But in the process of communicating with the boy, Francois begins to understand that behind wealth and abundance lies deep loneliness and alienation of the child from his parents. This becomes the impetus for Perrin to try to teach Eric the true values of life, which cannot be bought with money. The film is an excellent satire on the consumer society and shows how important it is to pay attention to loved ones, not material goods.
When lawyer Duroc comes to visit his client Galar on death row, he hardly expected to be at the center of a massive riot. And suddenly this humble and, perhaps, a little confused lawyer is in the line of fire, trying to escape from the bullets of the police. Considered the main culprit of the unrest, Galar becomes his unexpected companion in this chaotic escape.
Two such different people, having got into an extreme situation, are forced to join forces in order to survive. Chases, funny misunderstandings and juicy moments succeed each other, bringing lightness and humor to a dangerous adventure. And despite all the obstacles and dangers, the experience that the heroes go through leads them to understand the true values of friendship and mutual assistance.
Gregoire Lecomte is an actor who dreams of big roles and recognition. When he receives an offer to act in films, he believes that this is his chance. However, having made the wrong door, Gregoire gets straight to the mafia representatives. There he is mistaken for a professional killer, and they hand him an unusual weapon - an umbrella with a poisoned needle. The task also seems rather unusual: he needs to take out a dangerous bandit named "The Whale".
Gregoire, believing that this is just a role in the film, decides to play his part as well as possible, and throws himself into a maelstrom of dangerous adventures. He does not suspect that he was drawn into the real criminal world. While the real killer is watching his every move, preparing for action. Comedic vicissitudes, dramatic moments and misunderstandings turn the film into an entertaining and exciting movie in which Pierre Richard, as always, is at his best.
The Unlucky is a comedy film where fate brings two incredible losers together. The only daughter of a millionaire, Marie, who is always in the wrong place at the wrong time, disappears into the wilds of Latin America. Her father, eager to find his daughter, hires a top-notch detective who has an unusual plan to get the girl back.
Believing that the best way to find a loser is to use another loser, the detective (Gerard Depardieu) chooses François Perrin (Pierre Richard) and drags him into this detective maelstrom. As a result, viewers become witnesses to a series of comic situations arising from the endless accidents that haunt this extraordinary duo in their search for Marie. Mixed with humor, drama and adventure, "The Unlucky" showcases Richard's ability to embody his signature character and create genuine comedy on screen.
The comedy "Daddy" presents us with the story of a funny and intense search for a teenager who has run away from home. When Tristan Marten decides to leave his home, the two supposed fathers decide to take charge and go looking for him. Francois Pignon is a noble and slightly naive teacher, while Jean Luc is a determined journalist, ready to unravel any mystery. Both of them are sure that they are the real father of the boy and secretly hope that this trip will give them a chance to build a relationship with Tristan.
However, Tristan is not so happy to meet the would-be dads and confidently sidesteps all their attempts to catch him. As a result of exciting chases and comical situations, both "fathers" bring Tristan to his mother. But it turns out that the boy has a completely different biological father. This unexpected ending makes the comedy all the more fun, showing us the irony and complexity of parent-child relationships.
Pierre Richard once again demonstrates his comedic talent in The Runaways. In this film, Gerard Depardieu plays the role of Jean Lucas, a former hard-boiled criminal who, after many years in prison, decides to start a new life. His plans quickly change when he finds himself held hostage by inept robber François (Pierre Richard) who is trying to steal money from the bank for his mute daughter's medical treatment. The irony is that Jean, trying to leave his criminal past, again falls into the maelstrom of criminal adventures.
In pursuit of the law, the film's characters form an unexpected alliance: Jean becomes a de facto "dad" to a little girl and tries to teach François some lessons about life and responsibility. The highly comical situations that arose from this unusual alliance, the intervention of the police and their attempts to keep the situation under control, make this film incredibly funny and touching at the same time. By the end of the film, Jean Lucas, thanks to this unexpected "family", discovers that the true value of life lies not in wealth, but in family ties and human warmth.
In this effervescent comedy, Pierre Richard plays the role of Jan, a timid artist who, after a casual meeting at an opening day, falls in love with a beautiful, married blonde and decides to invite her into his apartment. In parallel with this, at the same time and place, his housemate and colleague, the temperamental Boris, enters into a heated argument over his beloved, the beautiful Eva, whose role was brilliantly played by Emmanuelle Beart.
However, an evening that promised to be romantic for Ian quickly descends into comic chaos mode. The door to Boris's apartment, which is prone to drafts, becomes a key element of the plot. When it slams shut, it causes Eve, stripped of her clothes, to seek refuge with Jan. And just at this moment he expects his blonde! Incredible situations, due to a combination of circumstances, and two couples involved in a chain of comic misunderstandings, make this film a real cinematic treat.