Strange Desire of Mr. Bard
1954, French. Directed by Géza von Radványi.
A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 4 January 1954
- Original title
- L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard
- Country
- France
- Written by
- René Barjavel
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Who directed Strange Desire of Mr. Bard?
Strange Desire of Mr. Bard (1954) was directed by Géza von Radványi and stars Michel Simon, Louis de Funès, Yves Deniaud.