Sein letzter Freund (1970): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1970, Sein letzter Freund is a komödie film directed by Henri Colpi, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. For 25 years now, under the Provence sun, Antonin, a farmhand, has shared his work and everyday life with a horse named Ulysse. What a shock when Pascal, the farmer, tells him he has decided to sell Ulysse to a picador for being too old. Not only will he be separated from his faithful companion, but he is well aware too that the arenas of Arles mean death for Ulysse. Being unable to stand such injustice, Antonin runs away from the farm in the company of Ulysse. Together, they go through the Lubéron, the Baux de Provence, the Alpilles, the Crau and the Vaccarès. Yet, their journey is no pleasure cruise, specially when it comes to crossing National Road 7. After a visit to Marcellin, an old friend of his, Antonin sets off again with Ulysse, this time towards the Rhône River.

Who’s in it. Sein letzter Freund stars Fernandel as Antonin, Rellys as Marcellin, Mireille Audibert as Juliette and Gilberte Rivet as Madame Pascal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sein letzter Freund has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sein letzter Freund page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sein letzter Freund tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.