Jour de Fête(1949)
Jour de fête
Jour de Fête Synopsis
Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
Jour de Fête (1949) is a comedy film directed by Jacques Tati, released on May 11, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur and Santa Relli. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 253 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Tati
- Writers:
- Henri Marquet, René Wheeler, Jacques Tati
- Producers:
- Fred Orain, André Paulvé
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Mercanton
- Composer:
- Jean Yatove
- Production:
- Cady Films, Panoramic Films
- Status:
- Released
Jour de Fête (1949) Trailer
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Jour de Fête Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Tati
as François, the postman
Guy Decomble
as Roger
Paul Frankeur
as Marcel
Santa Relli
as Roger's wife
- Maine Vallée
Maine Vallée
as Jeannette
- Roger Rafal
Roger Rafal
as Hairdresser
Jacques Beauvais
as Cafe owner
- Delcassan
Delcassan
as Gossip
- Alexandre Wirtz
Alexandre Wirtz
- Robert Balpo
Robert Balpo
as Castellan (uncredited)
- Jacques Cottin
Jacques Cottin
as Brass Band Member in 'Bondu' Café (uncredited)
- Gisèle Lamy
Gisèle Lamy
as Young girl on the way to fairground (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Tati, written by Henri Marquet, René Wheeler and Jacques Tati, produced by Fred Orain and André Paulvé.
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Jour de Fête Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 253 ratings.
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Jour de Fête – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jour de Fête online?
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Jour de Fête (1949) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jour de Fête?
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The main cast of Jour de Fête (1949) includes Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur, Santa Relli and Maine Vallée. The film was directed by Jacques Tati. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jour de Fête released?
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Jour de Fête was released on May 11, 1949 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Jour de Fête worth watching?
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Jour de Fête (1949) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 253 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jour de Fête?
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Yes. The official Jour de Fête trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.