Directed by Gérard Oury (the genius behind Le Corniaud ), the film takes a lighthearted jab at the Nazi occupation of France. The premise is brilliantly simple:
La Grande Vadrouille, directed by Gérard Oury, tells the story of a group of French civilians who become embroiled in the events of World War II. The film follows the adventures of Monsieur Hulot, played by Louis de Funès, a struggling artist who finds himself caught up in a series of misadventures with a group of British airmen. As they attempt to evade the Nazi occupation, they encounter a range of colorful characters, including a beautiful and resourceful young woman named Françoise. la grande vadrouille 1966louis de funes1080 install