Boudu Saved from Drowning

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Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932)

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A Parisian tramp takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller. The bookseller's family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations.

Movie|Not Rated|1 hr. 24 min.|

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Title	Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932)
Runtime	1 hr. 24 min.
Director	Jean Renoir
Country	France
Studio	Criterion Collection
Genres	Comedy
Description	Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois (Charles Granval). The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie.