Leontine (film)
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Leontine (original French title: Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages) is a French comedic crime motion picture from 1968, directed by Michel Audiard. The cast features prominent actors such as Françoise Rosay, Bernard Blier, and Marlène Jobert.
This production was undertaken by Gaumont, with filming conducted both at the Saint-Maurice Studios and on-site in Paris as well as Menton along the French Riviera. The visual environment was crafted under the guidance of art directors Jean d'Eaubonne and Raymond Gabutti.
Plot
In Paris, Rita, a young woman involved with a gangster, betrays her boyfriend Fred by handing over a shipment of gold bars to another criminal leader named Charles, anticipating receiving half of the treasure. When Charles deceives her, Rita turns to her retired aunt Léontine, a former mistress to a gangster from the Riviera. Léontine travels to Paris to confront Charles; after several unsuccessful attempts to eliminate him involving his nephew Tiburce—who develops feelings for Rita—a fierce confrontation results in the demise of Charles's henchmen. With his position compromised, Charles consents to a deal that requires Tiburce and Rita to marry. However, on the day of the wedding, Léontine kills Charles, securing the gold and ensuring Rita’s future stability.
Cast
- Françoise Rosay portrays Leontine
- Bernard Blier plays Charles
- Marlène Jobert appears as Rita
- André Pousse takes on the role of Fred
- Claude Rollet acts as Tiburce
- Additional performers include Robert Berri, Gérald Bruneau, Michel Charrel, Mario David, Sylvain Levignac, Roger Mailles, Raoul Saint-Yves, Jean Saudray, Dominique Zardi, Paul Frankeur, and Robert Dalban.