That damn Amédée (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1957, That damn Amédée is a comedy film directed by Louis Félix, running about 85 minutes. “Bon voyage” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Placard, impresario of shock, lost the headliner of his show, Elia Tarti. Amédée introduces himself, he can highlight his gifts of fantasy. Randomly along the way, Amédée notices a seductive hitchhiker named Cigale. This one disappears again, kidnapped by Prince Kanaga. Assisted by a friend, Amédée flies in his footsteps and discovers in Nice that Cigale is none other than Elia Tari, capricious, disdainful and snobbish star.
Who’s in it. That damn Amédée stars Philippe de Chérisey as Amédée, Jacques Dufilho as Placard, Françoise Fabian as Elia Tarti and Flex Dufourt as Prince de Kanaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, That damn Amédée sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That damn Amédée page.
If you liked it. Fans of That damn Amédée tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That damn Amédée (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That damn Amédée change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That damn Amédée worth watching?
- That damn Amédée holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in That damn Amédée?
- That damn Amédée stars Philippe de Chérisey, Jacques Dufilho, Françoise Fabian, Flex Dufourt and Pierre Tornade.
- When was That damn Amédée released?
- That damn Amédée was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.