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The Innocent with Forty Children (1957)

Movie ★ 6.0 98 min

Comedy

Jean-François Robignac, a teacher, arrives at a provincial college to teach literature to ninth-graders. He quickly wins over the children with his youthful way with words. But his parents want to have him expelled when they learn that Jean-François uses slang words to rejuvenate writers' texts.

Philippe Agostini Writer Paul Guth Writer Philippe Agostini Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 20, 1957
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0050759
Country
Language

Cast

Michel Serrault Michel Serrault Jean-François Robignac Jean Poiret Jean Poiret Maître Bardine Jean Rigaux Jean Rigaux Henri Crémieux Henri Crémieux Professeur Larmet Simone Paris Simone Paris Sylva Koscina Sylva Koscina Gina Lantois Darry Cowl Darry Cowl Le marchand d'échelles Pierre-Jean Vaillard Pierre-Jean Vaillard Marie Albe Ozanne Boudet Maurice Brutus Yvonne Clairy Jack Derlys Clément Duhour Clément Duhour Antonin Fabre Antonin Fabre Jenny Hélia Jenny Hélia Dominique Jourdan René Sarvil René Sarvil

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Innocent with Forty Children about?
Jean-François Robignac, a teacher, arrives at a provincial college to teach literature to ninth-graders. He quickly wins over the children with his youthful way with words. But his parents want to have him expelled when they learn that Jean-François uses slang words to rejuvenate writers' texts.
Who directed The Innocent with Forty Children?
The Innocent with Forty Children was directed by Philippe Agostini.
Who stars in The Innocent with Forty Children?
The Innocent with Forty Children stars Michel Serrault, Jean Poiret, Jean Rigaux, Henri Crémieux.
When was The Innocent with Forty Children released?
The Innocent with Forty Children is a 1957 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Innocent with Forty Children?
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