TMDb Rating
6.0/10
12 verified votes
Strange Desire of Mr. Bard (1954)
ComedyDrama
108 min
Plot Summary
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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ComedyDramaGéza von RadványiMichel SimonLouis de Funès1954
Director
Géza von Radványi
Top Cast
Michel SimonLouis de FunèsYves DeniaudGeneviève PageGeorgette Anys
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