Clockwork Bananas (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1974, Clockwork Bananas is a comedy film directed by Jean-François Davy, running about 84 minutes. “A zany peek into the bedrooms of the future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gilles, who operates a money losing garage, teams up with his friends Max, who operates a scrap yard, and lawyer Xavier to open a brothel catering to women. They get the idea from Gilles' secretary Irma, a former prostitute. They are assisted in the implementation by Max's wife Juliette and Sabine who is mad for Gilles. Unfortunately Gilles has fallen for Florence the daughter of the conservative Prime Minister and his wife. When the Prime Minister tries to shut down the brothel Gilles decides to stand against him in the election.
Who’s in it. Clockwork Bananas stars Philippe Gasté as Gilles Pilard, Nanette Corey as Irma, Pierre Danny as Max and Anne Libert as Juliette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Clockwork Bananas 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 Clockwork Bananas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clockwork Bananas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clockwork Bananas (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clockwork Bananas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clockwork Bananas worth watching?
- Clockwork Bananas holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clockwork Bananas?
- Clockwork Bananas stars Philippe Gasté, Nanette Corey, Pierre Danny, Anne Libert and Malisa Longo.
- When was Clockwork Bananas released?
- Clockwork Bananas was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.
