Strange Desire of Mr. Bard (1954)

Name: Strange Desire of Mr. Bard
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1954-01-04

1h 48m

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Plot.

A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.

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Details.

Release Date
January 4, 1954

Original Name
L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 48m

Genres
Comedy Drama

Last updated: 2025-03-09

Wiki.

L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard (English: The Strange Desire of Mr. Bard), is a French drama film from 1954, directed by Géza von Radványi, written by Géza von Radványi, starring Michel Simon and Louis de Funès.