Synopsis
After a wizard's spell goes awry, 12th-century Gallic knight Godefroy de Papincourt, Count of Montmirail finds himself transported to 1993, along with his dimwitted servant, Jacquouille la Fripouille. Startled and perplexed by modern technology, the duo run amok, destroying cars and causing chaos until they meet Beatrice de Montmirail, an aristocratic descendant of the nobleman, who may be able to help them get back to 1123.
Key facts
Cast
Valérie Lemercier, Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Marie-Anne Chazel
Original language
French
Production companies
FRANCE 3 CINÉMA, GAUMONT, StudioCanal
Home video distributors
Miramax Home Entertainment (United States)
Awards
César Award for Best Supporting Actress
Setting
France
Filming locations
Carcassonne
Crew
Screenplay
Christian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré
Producer
Alain Terzian
Cinematography
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Editing
Catherine Kelber
Music
Éric Levi
Stills
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Festival History
- Vevey International Funny Film Festival 2023 generic
- Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival 2021
- César Awards 1994 generic
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Miramax Home Entertainment (cat. no. 10854) | United States, slipcase |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 10854 |
Full credits
| Director | Jean-Marie Poiré |
| Cast | Valérie Lemercier, Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Marie-Anne Chazel |
| Screenplay | Christian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré |
| Producer | Alain Terzian |
| Cinematography | Jean-Yves Le Mener |
| Editing | Catherine Kelber |
| Music | Éric Levi |
| Sound | Jean-Charles Ruault |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
