The Itchy Palm (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, The Itchy Palm is a comedy and drama film directed by Gérard Oury.
What it’s about. A widow in her fifties,Madame Lacoste ,meets Jean when they both come to put their pussy in a cattery.The man borrows a hefty sum from her ,to send his sick young son to breathe the fresh air of the country ,or so he said;in fact there's no son at all.He gives the money to his mistress who claims she's pregnant by him and who wants to have an abortion.She lies too ,for she does not expect any child and she intends to help the young man she's in love with to buy a scooter.But the latter does not care about her either and intends to marry a "rich " girl ....who's actually the concierge's daughter.
Who’s in it. The Itchy Palm stars Jacques Charrier as Michel, Macha Méril as Yvette, Franca Bettoia as Christiane and Paulette Dubost as Lise Lacoste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Itchy Palm 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 The Itchy Palm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Itchy Palm tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Itchy Palm (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Itchy Palm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Itchy Palm worth watching?
- The Itchy Palm holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Itchy Palm?
- The Itchy Palm stars Jacques Charrier, Macha Méril, Franca Bettoia, Paulette Dubost and Alfred Adam.
- When was The Itchy Palm released?
- The Itchy Palm was released in 1960.