Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)
Original title: Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is a 1953 French-language comedy movie directed by Jacques Tati, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud and Louis Pérault.
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
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What is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday about?
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
When was Monsieur Hulot's Holiday released?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was released on 25 February 1953.
How long is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday runs 1h 27m.
Who made Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was directed by Jacques Tati.
Where can I watch Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot
- Nathalie Pascaud as Martine
- Louis Pérault as Fred
- Micheline Rolla as The Aunt
- Valentine Camax as Englishwoman
- André Dubois as Commandant
- Lucien Frégis as Hotel Proprietor
- Raymond Carl as Waiter
- René Lacourt as Strolling Man
- Suzy Willy as Commandant's Wife
- Marguerite Gérard as Strolling Woman
- Nicole Chomo as Denise - Girl Scout with Backpack