My Friend Sainfoin

My Friend Sainfoin

1950 · 85 min · ★ 7.7 · Comedy

The honeymoon in Italy of Guillaume and Eugénie de Puycharmois escorted by friend Sainfoin, a second-hand driver. Sainfoin's humor displeases Eugenie. Guillaume takes the wheel in such a way that it is necessary to hire a "driver", Yolande. Jealous, Eugenie asks Sainfoin to conquer Yolande. In the working car, two happy couples drive through the Italian landscapes.

Directed by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon · Written by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon

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Cast

Pierre Blanchar Sainfoin
Sophie Desmarets Eugénie
Alfred Adam Guillaume de Puycharmois
Jean Hébey Innkeeper
Jacqueline Porel Yolande
Henri Charrett Father Machin
Denise Grey Eugénie's mother
Eugène Frouhins Peasant
Louis de Funès Guide
Albert Michel Boy
Nicolas Amato Doctor
Gil Delamare

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