One Hundred Francs Per Second (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, One Hundred Francs Per Second is a comedy film directed by Jean Boyer, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Philippe, an employee at the Bourdinet firm, having been caught kissing Jacqueline, his boss's daughter, is fired. Some time later, Bourdinet launches a radio quiz show to boost his business. Philippe then decides to compete in the hope of telling the thousands of listeners what he thinks of the industrialist. A blow on the head having given him a gift of second sight, the competitor becomes impeccable and wins astronomical sums to the great despair of Bourdinet. Everything will work out in the end and Philippe will be able to marry Jacqueline.
Who’s in it. One Hundred Francs Per Second stars Philippe Lemaire as Philippe Delteil, Bourvil as Self, Geneviève Kervine as Jacqueline Bourdinet and Fred Pasquali as Mr Bourdinet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, One Hundred Francs Per Second 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 One Hundred Francs Per Second page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Hundred Francs Per Second tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Hundred Francs Per Second (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Hundred Francs Per Second change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Hundred Francs Per Second worth watching?
- One Hundred Francs Per Second holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Hundred Francs Per Second?
- One Hundred Francs Per Second stars Philippe Lemaire, Bourvil, Geneviève Kervine, Fred Pasquali and Henri Génès.
- When was One Hundred Francs Per Second released?
- One Hundred Francs Per Second was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.