Daddy's Gang (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1956, Daddy's Gang is a comedy film directed by Guy Lefranc, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Shy, timorous bank clerk, Fernand Jérôme, prevents -unwillingly of course - a gang led by "Le Grand J" from robbing the "Crédit Populaire", where he works. Having become a hero out of the blue, this new status allows him to woo Renée, the daughter of chief inspector Merlerin. What Merlerin does not know is that the man he has been trying to arrest for years, "Le Grand J" is in fact Joseph Jérôme, Fernand's father, who has disappeared for years...
Who’s in it. Daddy's Gang stars Louis de Funès as l'inspecteur principal Victor Eugène Merlerin, Fernand Raynaud as Fernand Jérôme, Annie Noël as Renée Merlerin and Noël Roquevert as Papa le Grand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Daddy's Gang 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 Daddy's Gang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy's Gang tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy's Gang (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daddy's Gang change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daddy's Gang worth watching?
- Daddy's Gang holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daddy's Gang?
- Daddy's Gang stars Louis de Funès, Fernand Raynaud, Annie Noël, Noël Roquevert and Suzanne Dehelly.
- When was Daddy's Gang released?
- Daddy's Gang was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.