The Busybody(1961)
Le Tracassin ou Les Plaisirs de la ville
The Busybody Synopsis
André Loriot works for Dr Clairac in a laboratory producing euphoric pills. He searches in vain for an apartment where he can settle down and start a family with the woman who loves him, Juliette. To motivate himself and cope with the setbacks he encounters, he decides to swallow an excessive dose of euphoriants.
The Busybody (1961) is a comedy film directed by Alex Joffé, released on December 20, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Bourvil, Pierrette Bruno, Armand Mestral and Maria Pacôme. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Joffé
- Writers:
- Jean Bernard-Luc, René Goscinny
- Production:
- Les Films Raoul Ploquin
- Status:
- Released
The Busybody Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bourvil
as André Loriot
Pierrette Bruno
as Juliette
Armand Mestral
as Clairac
Maria Pacôme
as Madame Gonzalès
Harry-Max
as Crollebois
Yvonne Clech
as The tenant
Rosy Varte
as The boss
- Léo Campion
Léo Campion
as Van Hooten
Mario David
as Monitor
Lucie Arnold
- Alan Leach
Alan Leach
Teddy Bilis
as Customer at table 8
Key crew
Directed by Alex Joffé, written by Jean Bernard-Luc and René Goscinny.
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The Busybody Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Busybody – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Busybody online?
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Who stars in The Busybody?
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The main cast of The Busybody (1961) includes Bourvil, Pierrette Bruno, Armand Mestral, Maria Pacôme and Harry-Max. The film was directed by Alex Joffé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Busybody released?
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The Busybody was released on December 20, 1961 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Busybody worth watching?
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The Busybody (1961) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.