Senechal ist der Größte (1957): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1957, Senechal ist der Größte is a komödie film directed by Jean Boyer.

What it’s about. Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?

Who’s in it. Senechal ist der Größte stars Fernandel as François, Lucien Sénéchal, Nadia Gray as La princesse Marida Ludibescu, Madeleine Barbulée as Mme Roberte and Simone Paris as L'actrice qui joue Mme Serval, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Senechal ist der Größte has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Senechal ist der Größte page.

If you liked it. Fans of Senechal ist der Größte tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.