Cinq millions comptant (1957)

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Country: France
Genres: Comedy
Release: 1957-04-12
Director: André Berthomieu
Writers: N/A
Language: French
Stars: Jane Sourza , Ded Rysel , Geneviève Kervine , Jean Bretonnière , Nadine Tallier , Pierre Stéphen , Max Desrau , Charles Bouillaud , Nicolas Amato , Igor Fuma
Runtime: 90 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Cinq millions comptant (France, French Republic) , Five Million in Cash (United States of America) , 5 millions comptant (France, French Republic) , Cinq millions comptant
Plot: Philémon De Montfilet came first in his year in the prestigious engineering school "Poly Art Technique" (a spoof on the Ecole Polytechnique ) but only because of an epidemic which brought all the other examination candidates down.Besides,he is an unwed father and his auntie wants this glorious nephew to marry her daughter who has other plans:she is in love with a crooner. Auntie's hubby is a radio broadcast host ,unbeknown to his missus;all the characters wind up in the studios where the champion tries to win the "five million cash" (check the title) ,in a show sponsored by Volubilis cosmetics.
IMDB:tt0156405