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The Wing or the Thigh? (1976)

7.219761h 44mFR
Comedy

Directed by Claude Zidi

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

FR

Release

October 27, 1976

Director

Claude Zidi

Official Trailer

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Overview

Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two ...

Cast

Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès

Charles Duchemin

Coluche

Coluche

Gérard Duchemin

Ann Zacharias

Ann Zacharias

Marguerite

Julien Guiomar

Julien Guiomar

Jacques Tricatel

Raymond Bussières

Raymond Bussières

Henri

Philippe Bouvard

Philippe Bouvard

Philippe Bouvard

Daniel Langlet

Daniel Langlet

Lambert

Claude Gensac

Claude Gensac

Marguerite

Georges Chamarat

Georges Chamarat

Le doyen des académiciens

Jean Martin

Jean Martin

Le médecin

Gérard Boucaron

Gérard Boucaron

Ficelle

Yves Afonso

Yves Afonso

Le faux plombier

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Wing or the Thigh? (1976), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two disasters: his son wants to become a clown rather than a restaurant tester and he, the famous Charles Duchemin, has lost his taste!

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Wing or the Thigh?. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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