Ham from the Ardennes (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, Ham from the Ardennes is a comedy film directed by Benoît Lamy, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. During the height of the tourist season, the rivalry between the manager of a slightly fancy restaurant and the proprietor of a nearby fast-food stand becomes quite heated, and shots are fired. I n this comedy, the restaurant is run with an iron hand by its "patronne," (Annie Girardot), and the help eventually have had enough. If that weren't sufficient trouble, the children of the owners of both establishments are romantically entangled, further infuriating the passions of the feuding food fanatics. Such an unbearable situation naturally pits half of the population against the other. .
Who’s in it. Ham from the Ardennes stars Annie Girardot as La patronne du Beauséjour, Christian Barbier as L'entrepreneur, Ann Petersen as Germaine Radoux and Dominique Drouot as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Ham from the Ardennes 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 Ham from the Ardennes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ham from the Ardennes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ham from the Ardennes (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ham from the Ardennes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ham from the Ardennes worth watching?
- Ham from the Ardennes 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 Ham from the Ardennes?
- Ham from the Ardennes stars Annie Girardot, Christian Barbier, Ann Petersen, Dominique Drouot and Nathalie van de Walle.
- When was Ham from the Ardennes released?
- Ham from the Ardennes was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.