The Exchange Student (1967)
Original title: Les Grandes Vacances
The Exchange Student is a 1967 French-language comedy movie directed by Jean Girault, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Louis de Funès, Ferdy Mayne and Martine Kelly.
Monsieur Bosquier, the owner of a private school, is far from pleased when his eldest son, Philippe, fails his end of year exams. He decides to send his wayward offspring to England to improve his English. In exchange, Philippe’s host, a wealthy whisky distiller, Mac Farrel, will send his daughter, Shirley, to live with the Bosquiers in France. However, Philippe has already decided to spend the summer holidays on a yacht with his friends, so he sends a fellow student, Michonnet, to England in his place. The deception is soon discovered but things go from bad to worse when Philippe and Shirley fall in love and fly to Scotland to get married...
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What is The Exchange Student about?
Monsieur Bosquier, the owner of a private school, is far from pleased when his eldest son, Philippe, fails his end of year exams. He decides to send his wayward offspring to England to improve his English. In exchange, Philippe’s host, a wealthy whisky distiller, Mac Farrel, will send his daughter, Shirley, to live with the Bosquiers in France. However, Philippe has already decided to spend the summer holidays on a yacht with his friends, so he sends a fellow student, Michonnet, to England in his place. The deception is soon discovered but things go from bad to worse when Philippe and Shirley fall in love and fly to Scotland to get married...
When was The Exchange Student released?
The Exchange Student was released on 1 December 1967.
How long is The Exchange Student?
The Exchange Student runs 1h 25m.
Who made The Exchange Student?
The Exchange Student was directed by Jean Girault.
Cast
- Louis de Funès as Charles Bosquier
- Ferdy Mayne as Mac Farrell
- Martine Kelly as Shirley MacFarrell
- François Leccia as Philippe Bosquier
- Olivier de Funès as Gérard Bosquier
- Claude Gensac as Isabelle Bosquier
- Maurice Risch as Stéphane Michonnet
- Jacques Dynam as Croizac
- Dominique Davray as Rose
- Mario David as Bodybuilder Motorist
- Jean St. Clair
- Christiane Muller as Bosquiers' maid