Jacques spends his summer vacation with his grandfather, Jericho, in the company of his wife Marie. The malicious ancestor quickly realizes that his grandson's marriage is on the brink of breakdown. He does everything to save him.
Director: Jacques Poitrenaud
Cast: Michel Simon, Marie Dubois, Serge Gainsbourg, Yves Lefebvre, Mary Marquet, Thalie Frugès, Jenny Hélia
Jacques spends his summer vacation with his grandfather, Jericho, in the company of his wife Marie. The malicious ancestor quickly realizes that his grandson's marriage is on the brink of breakdown. He does everything to save him.
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Jacques spends his summer vacation with his grandfather, Jericho, in the company of his wife Marie. The malicious ancestor quickly realizes that his grandson's marriage is on the brink of breakdown. H…
1h 28m
June 7, 1968
Jacques Poitrenaud
Michel Simon, Marie Dubois, Serge Gainsbourg
Comedy, Drama