The Wing or the Thigh? 1976
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SplatCharles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two disasters: his son wants to become a clown rather than a restaurant tester and he, the famous Charles Duchemin, has lost his taste!
Videos & Photos
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Charles Duchemin
as Gérard Duchemin
as Marguerite
as Jacques Tricatel
as Henri
as Philippe Bouvard
as Lambert
as Marguerite
as Le doyen des académiciens
as Le médecin
Director:
Writer:
Michel Fabre, Claude Zidi
Stars:
Louis de Funès, Coluche, Ann Zacharias, Julien Guiomar, Raymond Bussières, Philippe Bouvard, Daniel Langlet, Claude Gensac, Georges Chamarat, Jean Martin,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1976 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Wing or the Thigh?
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Charles Duchemin
as Gérard Duchemin
as Marguerite
as Jacques Tricatel
as Henri
as Philippe Bouvard
as Lambert
as Marguerite
as Le doyen des académiciens
as Le médecin
as Ficelle
as Le faux plombier
as Le tailleur de Duchemin
as Vittorio
as Gina
as Roland
as Dubreuil
as Un collaborateur de Duchemin
as Un collaborateur de Duchemin
as Morand
as Le bagagiste
as Le patron de la 'Coquille d'or'
as Le patron de 'L'auberge de la truite'
as Le cuistot de 'L'auberge de la truite'
as Le dentiste de Duchemin
as L' Assistante médical du dentiste
as Mr. Godefroy
as Le patron de l'hôtel
as Sommelier
as Un sommelier Romanée-Conti 1964
as Récitant/Narrator(voix) (non crédité)
as L'infirmière musclée
as Un Musicien
as Un membre du cirque(non crédité)
as Journaliste
as Chef de rang de la 'Coquille d'or'(non crédité)
as Photographe de la Clinique
as Spectateur de cirque aspergé d'eau
as
as
as Artiste de cirque
as Jardínier
as Clown du cirque
as Clown du cirque
as Artiste de cirque
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