COMEDY . 1954 . 1h 48m . 6.0/10

L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard_

A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.

Starring Michel Simon, Louis de Funès, Yves Deniaud
6.0/10
Rating
1h 48m
Runtime
1954
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.

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Cast
Michel Simon stars as Auguste Bard in L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard.
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Year context
L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard was released 72 years ago in 1954.
Overview
A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wan...
L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 48m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (12 votes)

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What is L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard about?
A terminally ill Mr. Bard, a casino bus driver forced to quit his job, miraculously wins a fortune playing roulette. Instantly becoming a millionaire, he wants to fulfill his life's dream: to become a father. This plan is opposed by his greedy relatives who would go any low to take this money away from him. They are being led by a small-time crook. Mr. Bard's natural shyness and good heart lead him to the journey of self-exploration and finding his true love.
How long is L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard?
L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard?
The cast of L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard includes Michel Simon, Louis de Funès, Yves Deniaud, Geneviève Page, Georgette Anys.
What is the rating of L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard?
L'Étrange Désir de monsieur Bard has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Drama
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