Pensioners with a grudge and a former priest-paratrooper—what could possibly go wrong?
A group of pensioners, exasperated by the Social Security strike, meet Chalupot, a former paratrooper and ex-priest who has just been released from prison. He encouraged them to form the M.L.V. (Mouvement de Libération des Vieillards) and organize demonstrations. But as Chalupot is arrested and locked up, the pensioners plan to hold up the Social Security.
Acting
Jacques Martin's chaotic double life as director and unhinged lead
Writing
Satire sharp enough to cut through 1970s French red tape
Director
Jacques Martin
Jacques Martin
Jean-Marie Chalupot
Danièle Evenou
Betty
Madeleine Bouchez
Mrs. Jeandieu
Henri Crémieux
Mr. Jeandieu
Lucien Raimbourg
Baillard
Georges Chamarat
Massaugier
Teddy Bilis
Doctor Goldberg
Fernand Sardou
Verger
Roger Lumont
Commissioner Joubert
Sébastien Floche
Roger Puyssegarde, vicar
Hubert Deschamps
Bishop
Marcelle Arnold
Jean Gras
Marie-Pierre Casey
Salvation Army woman
Suzy Carrier
President of the Amicale des Cheveux Gris
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during a real period of social security unrest in 1970s France, the film channels genuine working-class frustration into absurdist comedy.
Jacques Martin was primarily known as a beloved television host; this remains one of his few feature directorial efforts.
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