Movie

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century

★ 6.4(14)19601h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Norbert Carbonnaux
Release date: 1960-12-16
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Courts et Longs Métrages (C.L.M.)

About Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century is a 1960 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Norbert Carbonnaux, starring Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daliah Lavi and Pierre Brasseur. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Charming and innocent, Candide is vigorously chased away by the Baron, for his close encounters with the pretty Cunégonde. World War II breaks out, and when he is drafted and taken prisoner, he is forced to take German nationality and ends up guarding the camp where he was imprisoned. He crossed into Switzerland, but as he had no bank account, he was incarcerated for eight days for trespassing. Hunted by the Gestapo, he kills two men to free Cunégonde, who has finally been found. They both flee to Argentina, and their world tour begins. In Paris, Moscow, New York, Borneo and Alexandria. They try to follow Dr. Pangloss' optimistic rule of life. Tossed about, separated, they find themselves grown old and wiser, thinking only of cultivating their garden on the shores of the Mediterranean.

Cast

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Candide

Daliah Lavi

Cunégonde

Pierre Brasseur

Pangloss

Louis de Funès

Officier de la Gestapo

Michel Simon

Colonel Nanar, du cadre de réserve

Jean Poiret

Le premier policier / Policeman

Michel Serrault

Le second policier / Policeman

Jean Tissier

Le docteur Jacques

Luis Mariano

Un dictateur sud américain / South American Dictator

Nadia Gray

La dame de compagnie / Dame

Mathilde Casadesus

La baronne de Thunder-Ten-Tronck

Darío Moreno

Un dictateur sud américain / South American Dictator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century in Belgium?+

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century on Netflix?+

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?+

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?+

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century stars Jean-Pierre Cassel, Daliah Lavi, Pierre Brasseur, Louis de Funès and Michel Simon.

When did Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century come out?+

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century is a 1960 movie directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.

What genre is Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?+

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century is Comedy film.

Who directed Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century?+

Candide or The Optimism in the 20th Century was directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.