Plucking the Daisy(1956)
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Plucking the Daisy Synopsis
Due to an urgent need of money, aspiring writer Agnes participates in an amateur striptease contest. Her new boyfriend, Daniel, who is a reporter by profession, covers the contest for his magazine.
Plucking the Daisy (1956) is a comedy and romance film directed by Marc Allégret, released on July 25, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Daniel Gélin, Brigitte Bardot, Robert Hirsch and Jacques Dumesnil. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Allégret
- Writers:
- Roger Vadim, Marc Allégret
- Producers:
- Raymond Eger, Pierre Schwab, Ray Ventura
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Page
- Composer:
- Paul Misraki
- Production:
- Hoche Productions, Films EGE
- Status:
- Released
Plucking the Daisy (1956) Trailer
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Plucking the Daisy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Gélin
as Daniel Roy
Brigitte Bardot
as Agnès Dumont
Robert Hirsch
as Roger Vital
Jacques Dumesnil
as General Dumont
Darry Cowl
as Hubert Dumont
Luciana Paluzzi
as Sofia
Nadine Tallier
as Magali
Madeleine Barbulée
as Mme Dumont
Georges Chamarat
as Bacchus
Patrick Dewaere
as un frère d'Agnès
Key crew
Directed by Marc Allégret, written by Roger Vadim and Marc Allégret, produced by Raymond Eger, Pierre Schwab and Ray Ventura.
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Plucking the Daisy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 22 ratings.
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Plucking the Daisy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Plucking the Daisy online?
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Plucking the Daisy (1956) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Plucking the Daisy?
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The main cast of Plucking the Daisy (1956) includes Daniel Gélin, Brigitte Bardot, Robert Hirsch, Jacques Dumesnil and Darry Cowl. The film was directed by Marc Allégret. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Plucking the Daisy released?
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Plucking the Daisy was released on July 25, 1956 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Plucking the Daisy worth watching?
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Plucking the Daisy (1956) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Plucking the Daisy?
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Yes. The official Plucking the Daisy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.