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Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)88 minComedyRating 67/100

A cyclonic force of chaos, Jacques Tati’s beloved Monsieur Hulot wreaks delightful havoc on a sleepy French seaside town in his first cinematic outing. Favoring mayhem over bourgeois comfort, this riotous, meticulously choreographed comedy gently pokes fun at the travel habits of the leisure class.

Cast: Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud, Louis Pérault, Micheline Rolla, Valentine Camax, André Dubois, Lucien Frégis

Director: Jacques Tati