Jules, small and weak, dreams of becoming a formidable athlete. He strives every morning to practice physical culture exercises and takes comforting tablets, without success. But he meets Nénette, a woman who, when he kisses her, suddenly endows him with prodigious strength.
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Raymond Bussières
Jules
Known for
The Wing or the Thigh?
The Under-Gifted
Annette Poivre
Nénette
Known for
It's Not Me, It's Him
Joy House
Guy Lacourt
Charles Cochet
Jean Ozenne
Specialist Doctor
Known for
Diary of a Chambermaid
Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard
Norbert Carbonnaux
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Pierre Mondy
Accomplice
Known for
Now Where Did the Seventh Company Get to?
Asterix vs. Caesar
Armand Bernard
Nicolas - Le valet de chambre
Known for
Boys' School
Le Million
Jean Richard
Policeman
Known for
War of the Buttons
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Gérard Oury
Narrator (voice)
Known for
Mr. Peek-a-Boo
The Prize
Colette Darfeuil
Dédée
Also in
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Alexandre Rignault
'Le gorille'
Known for
Eyes Without a Face
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Guy Lacourt Director · Norbert Glanzberg Composer
First release April 30, 1952
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French
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French
Release dates
France · April 30, 1952
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