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Delusions Of Grandeur (1971) [Reuploaded]

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Delusions Of Grandeur (1971) [Reuploaded]

La folie des grandeurs – Delusions Of Grandeur (1971)
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Language: French | Subtitle: English Included | 109min | 519MB
Genre: Comedy | History | IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 (2,252 users)

Director: Gérard Oury
This French historical comedy/farce, loosely based on Victor Hugo's play Ruy Blas, benefits greatly from having Louis De Funes and Yves Montand in the roles of Saluste and Blaze. Saluste is a nobleman who has been exiled from court and sent to collect taxes in the countryside. Blaze is his assistant, who manages to help the overtaxed peasants behind his boss's back. When Saluste decides to resume meddling in the monarch's affairs using Blaze as his henchman, his schemes backfire badly.

An IMDb Review: A classic romp showcasing Louis de Funes' fantastic talent:
French comedy has a fine tradition of frantic physical performance, and Louis de Funes represents the epitome of this art. Backed up by a strong supporting cast, this film contains some delightfully absurd and inventive physical humour, with timing that shames many contemporary comedy actors. The gags are natural and spontaneous, the musketeer-era sets and costumes are fine, and the final resolution is both satisfying and unpredictable.

This is such an effortless film to watch, it would be easy to dismiss it as lightweight. This film is pure gold however, and the skill of Funes and Montand is undeniable. If the more recent 'Les Visiteurs' appealed to you, this film will be well worth seeking out.
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Delusions Of Grandeur (1971) [Reuploaded]

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