Comedies involving Claude Zidi


   

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This section is for comedies involving Claude Zidi as an actor, director or writer. By default the movies are presented starting with those ranking highest on the laugh-o-meter, but you can also sort them by year, title or IMDB rating.

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Claude Zidi is said to have been born on Wednesday 25 July 1934, which would make him 89 years, 8 months and 4 days old (if this date is accurate and he is alive today).


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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 45 years old.
Inspecteur la Bavure DVDInspector Blunder (Inspecteur la Bavure)
      1980 | France | Laughs: 7.6 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 6.3
      wikipedia | who was involved?

A young inspector who entered the force at the bottom of his class finds himself saddled with a journalist who sets up a high-profile scheme to meet a man she fantasizes about, an attention-seeking criminal (Gérard Depardieu). The plot's long set-up (when one gets to know the character) is really funny. As often with this kind of film, when the director decides that it's time for something to happen, the comic value drops near zero, while the action fails to capture your interest. I'll watch it again as the main actor (Coluche) is a delightful comedian. (Last viewed: October 2011)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 39 years old.
La Moutarde me Monte au Nez DVDLa Moutarde me Monte au Nez
      1974 | France | Laughs: 7.5 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 6.5
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Through a series of misunderstandings, a small-town math teacher is reported to be the lover of a foreign movie star. This comedy starts weak but gains momentum and delivers a few good laughs during the second half. I was thrilled to recognize in the headmaster the brilliant Colonel from The Battle of Algiers, an unforgettable documentary. A good surprise from a little-known film. (Last viewed: April 2013)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 49 years old.
Les Ripoux DVDMy New Partner (Les Ripoux)
      1984 | France | Laughs: 5.9 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.2
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On his rounds, an ageing Parisian cop takes small pieces here and there from petty law-breakers. Fresh out of the academy, his new partner threatens to change his routine. (Last viewed: September 2011)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 45 years old.
The Under-Gifted DVDThe Under-Gifted (Les Sous Doués)
      1980 | France | Laughs: 5.0 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 6.6
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The staff of a cramming school is determined to make their students pass their high-school graduation exams. The students are determined to have a good time—and that excludes studying. This movie reminds me a bit of the original Police Academy, though it's not as funny. The movie takes a good twenty minutes to get into gear, but if you make that investment, you'll be rewarded with an entertaining hour or so. (Last viewed: September 2012)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 47 years old.
Les Sous-Doues en Vacances DVDThe Under-Gifted on Holiday (Les Sous-Doués en Vacances)
      1982 | France | Laughs: 4.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 4.9
      wikipedia | who was involved?

The crew from the original Under-Gifted travels to the French Riviera to rescue Bebel's girlfriend from the claws of a crooner intent on seducing her. This is not one of the great French comedies, but if you're in a tolerant mood and don't expect a laugh a minute, this is entirely watchable. For starters, it's not vulgar, which places the movie well ahead of the many French comedies ridden with below-the-pants humor. (Last viewed: October 2012)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 45 years old.
The Wing and the Thigh DVDThe Wing and the Thigh (L'Aile ou la Cuisse)
      1980 | France | Laughs: 3.8 (Chuckle) | imdb: 7.2
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Another subtitled comical treasure from the land of camembert. The aging owner of the prestigious Duchemin culinary guide uses all his cunning to foil the plans of a packaged food moghul. With two comic actors at their peak (Louis de Funès and Coluche), this movie makes you laugh without a hint of profanity. It was a real treat to discover this little gem 30 years after it came out.

Edit: Watched it again seven years again. Chuckled but didn't laugh: I'm confused about how my earlier rating of 9.5. On a positive note, was pleased to notice the presence of the actor who played the general in The Battle of Algiers. Still an entertaining watch. (Last viewed: Oct 2011 September 2018)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 36 years old.
Les Bidasses en Folie posterThe Five Crazy Boys (Les Bidasses en Folie)
      1971 | France | Laughs: 3.0 (Don't Bother) | imdb: 5.4
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Five rebellious young men get called in for their mandatory year of military training. The film takes a really long time to get going. For the first half hour or so, our anti-heroes just muck around a small town trying their hands at various little jobs to pay for musical instruments. Once they get pulled in, there are some good chuckles, all in the vein of what you expect from army comedies. Overall I'd say this is not worth watching except perhaps for historical value. (Last viewed: August 2014)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 39 years old.
Sadsacks Go to WarSadsacks Go to War (Les Bidasses s'en Vont en Guerre)
      1974 | France | Laughs: 2.5 (Don't Bother) | imdb: 5.5
      who was involved?

This sequel to The Five Crazy Boys continues their adventures in the army. It's watchable and well-intentioned but didn't manage to make me laugh. If you're really in the mood for an army comedy, go watch Stripes or Hill Halfon Doesn't Answer. (Last viewed: August 2014)

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Claude Zidi was credited as writer and director in the following film.
At the time, he would have been about 43 years old.
La Zizanie DVDLa Zizanie
      1978 | France | Laughs: 2.0 (Broken Comedies) | imdb: 6.4
      wikipedia | who was involved?

To fill a large order, an industrialist converts his house into a factory, leading to domestic trouble. I don't like noise, and this movie is very loud. Even without the noise, it's just not funny, apart from a few chuckles. (Last viewed: September 2012)

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