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1961104 minComedy

The American Beauty

Is The American Beauty a Hit or Flop?

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Is The American Beauty worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The American Beauty Synopsis

Marcel, a simple-minded factory worker, is tricked into buying a high-priced American convertable car by a widow determined not to let it fall into the hands of her late husband's secretary/secret lover. Once in pocession of the car, Marcel only encounters one bad luck episode after another with the excessive gasoline consumtion, his wife trying to sell it to make ammends meet, getting into traffic jams, accidently riding into a car wash with the top down, and more.

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Top Cast

Robert Dhéry
Robert DhéryMarcel Perrignon
Colette Brosset
Colette BrossetPaulette Perrignon
Louis de Funès
Louis de FunèsPolice station secretary / Head of personnel
Michel Serrault
Michel SerraultTramp
Jean Lefebvre
Jean LefebvreChougnasse
Alfred Adam
Alfred AdamAlfred
Robert Burnier
Robert BurnierHouche
Pierre Dac
Pierre DacColonel
Eliane D'Almeida
Eliane D'AlmeidaSimone
Bernard Dhéran
Bernard DhéranMr. Jean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The American Beauty worth watching?

The American Beauty has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is The American Beauty hit or flop?

The American Beauty has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The American Beauty?

The American Beauty is a Comedy movie that Marcel, a simple-minded factory worker, is tricked into buying a high-priced American convertable car by a widow determined not to let it fall into th...

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