Raphaël le tatoué (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1939, Raphaël le tatoué is a comedy film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Modeste is a timid watchman at an automobile factory which is run with an iron hand by its owner, Roger Drapeau. One evening, Modeste leaves his post to visit a fairground, where he meets the attractive Aline. Having glimpsed his employer, Modeste makes a hasty return to the factory. When Monsieur Drapeau appears, Modeste explains that it must have been his twin brother that his boss saw at the fairground, a nasty piece of work named Raphaël. Not only does Drapeau fail to see through this unconvincing lie, but it gives him an idea to win a marathon car race. Modeste and Raphaël will take alternate turns in the stages of the race and, because they are so similar, no one will be any the wiser. Unable to admit that he has no brother but afraid of losing his job, Modeste allows himself to be coerced into taking part in the race...
Who’s in it. Raphaël le tatoué stars Fernandel as Modeste Manosque, Armand Bernard as Roger Drapeau, Madeleine Sologne as Elisabeth and Pierre Stéphen as Maxime Corner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Raphaël le tatoué 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 Raphaël le tatoué page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raphaël le tatoué tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raphaël le tatoué (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raphaël le tatoué change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raphaël le tatoué worth watching?
- Raphaël le tatoué holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raphaël le tatoué?
- Raphaël le tatoué stars Fernandel, Armand Bernard, Madeleine Sologne, Pierre Stéphen and Pierre Stephen.
- When was Raphaël le tatoué released?
- Raphaël le tatoué was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.