The Wing or the Thigh?(1976)
L'Aile ou la Cuisse
The Wing or the Thigh? Synopsis
Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two disasters: his son wants to become a clown rather than a restaurant tester and he, the famous Charles Duchemin, has lost his taste!
The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) is a comedy film directed by Claude Zidi, released on October 27, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Louis de Funès, Coluche, Ann Zacharias and Julien Guiomar. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 988 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Zidi
- Writers:
- Michel Fabre, Claude Zidi
- Producers:
- Christian Fechner
- Cinematographer:
- Wladimir Ivanov
- Composer:
- Vladimir Cosma
- Production:
- Les Films Christian Fechner
- Budget:
- $5,133,623
- Status:
- Released
The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) Trailer
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The Wing or the Thigh? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis de Funès
as Charles Duchemin
Coluche
as Gérard Duchemin
Ann Zacharias
as Marguerite
Julien Guiomar
as Jacques Tricatel
Raymond Bussières
as Henri
Philippe Bouvard
as Philippe Bouvard
Daniel Langlet
as Lambert
Claude Gensac
as Marguerite
Georges Chamarat
as Le doyen des académiciens
Jean Martin
as Le médecin
Gérard Boucaron
as Ficelle
Yves Afonso
as Le faux plombier
Key crew
Directed by Claude Zidi, written by Michel Fabre and Claude Zidi, produced by Christian Fechner.
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The Wing or the Thigh? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 988 ratings.
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The Wing or the Thigh? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wing or the Thigh? online?
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The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wing or the Thigh??
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The main cast of The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) includes Louis de Funès, Coluche, Ann Zacharias, Julien Guiomar and Raymond Bussières. The film was directed by Claude Zidi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wing or the Thigh? released?
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The Wing or the Thigh? was released on October 27, 1976 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Wing or the Thigh? worth watching?
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The Wing or the Thigh? (1976) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 988 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 The Wing or the Thigh??
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