Les petits dessous des grands ensembles (1976): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1976, Les petits dessous des grands ensembles is a notable film directed by Christian Chevreuse, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. There are small problems everywhere, including in a Paris area bourgeois housing development. In this particular building, a motley crew tries to resolve shared co-ownership problems. Among them, a Foreign Legion colonel and his dog; an unfaithful gynecologist and his fiery nurse; a voyeuristic filmmaker and his editor in love; a Don Juan-type antique dealer; an adorable old lady and her nice son who turns into a drag queen at night; an FIFG interviewer; an unbearable opera singer; a lesbian; a deceived woman.

Who’s in it. Les petits dessous des grands ensembles stars Michel David as Michel Corbier, Perrette Souplex as Alexandra Rupin, Pierre Doris as Colonel and Christian Chevreuse as Dr. Christian Senac, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Les petits dessous des grands ensembles has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les petits dessous des grands ensembles page.