Farewell Mister Grock (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1950, Farewell Mister Grock is a comedy and drama film directed by Pierre Billon, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of Adrien Wettach, famous in the annals of the circus under the name of Grock, world famous Swiss clown. A series of images from Épinal, retracing the career of a European artist, within the framework of world history. Lots of children, wars, an eccentric Russian countess, Countess Barinoff, who grows old admiring the clown, and a very long quibble about a party wall, all serve to highlight the star's final number.
Who’s in it. Farewell Mister Grock stars Grock as Grock, Suzy Prim as Countess Barinoff, Héléna Manson as Aunt Pauline and Alfonso Bovino as L'enfant italien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Farewell Mister Grock has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell Mister Grock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell Mister Grock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell Mister Grock (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell Mister Grock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell Mister Grock worth watching?
- Farewell Mister Grock holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell Mister Grock?
- Farewell Mister Grock stars Grock, Suzy Prim, Héléna Manson, Alfonso Bovino and Charles Lemontier.
- When was Farewell Mister Grock released?
- Farewell Mister Grock was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.