The Tricyclist (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, The Tricyclist is a comedy film directed by Jacques Pinoteau.
What it’s about. Antoine Peyralout is baker Mouillefarine's tricycle delivery man. Comical and stuttering, Antoine shows more interest in the local soccer team than in professional integrity. A wedding cake pays the price for it and the young man is dismissed. Not dispirited in the least, Antoine decides to go to Nice, where his favorite team will play the final of the Cup. On his merry (and eventful) way, he has the opportunity to save a pretty camper, Popeline, with whom he falls in love. Once in Nice, he discovers that Dabek, the brilliant goal-keeper is not up to his task following bad news...
Who’s in it. The Tricyclist stars Darry Cowl as Antoine Peyralout, Roger Carel as Le paysan, Béatrice Altariba as Popeline and Pierre Mondy as Le gendarme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Tricyclist 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 Tricyclist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tricyclist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tricyclist (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tricyclist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tricyclist worth watching?
- The Tricyclist holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tricyclist?
- The Tricyclist stars Darry Cowl, Roger Carel, Béatrice Altariba, Pierre Mondy and Maurice Gardett.
- When was The Tricyclist released?
- The Tricyclist was released in 1957.