Movie poster: The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972)

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The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe

1972 · 90 min Comedy Mystery

⭐ 7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A hapless orchestra player becomes an unwitting pawn of rival factions within the French secret service after he is chosen as a decoy by being identified as a super secret agent.

📋 Film Details

Original Title	Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire
Year	1972
Country	France
Genre	Comedy, Mystery
Director	Yves Robert
Runtime	90 min.
Rating	TMDB: 7.0/10 (474 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Yves Robert

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

François Perrin

Bernard Blier

Bernard Blier

Colonel Bernard Milan

Jean Rochefort

Jean Rochefort

Colonel Louis Toulouse

Mireille Darc

Mireille Darc

Christine

Paul Le Person

Paul Le Person

Perrache

Jean Carmet

Jean Carmet

Maurice Lefebvre, Perrin's best friend

Colette Castel

Colette Castel

Paulette Lefebvre

Maurice Barrier

Maurice Barrier

Chaperon, Toulouse agent

Robert Dalban

Robert Dalban

Coco, fake delivery man

Robert Castel

Robert Castel

Georghiu, Milan agent

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