Deputy Eusèbe

Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, learns one day that a candidate bearing his name runs for election as a member of parliament. In fact Frazier, a crooked businessman, has urged an accomplice to impersonate Eusèbe, in order to obtain, through this straw man, authorizations for the creation of a casino in Sanceau-les-Nains and to make big money out of it. Eusébe decides to go to Paris to investigate. In the capital he meets Mariska, an exuberant actress who encourages him to try to get elected. As a result, thanks to her the true Bonbonneau becomes a member of parliament and the crook's accomplice is arrested. But Frazier is not impressed and, changing tactics, he starts manipulating Eusèbe.

85min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Michel Simon profile pictureMichel SimonEusèbe Bonbonneau
Jules Berry profile pictureJules BerryFélix Jacassar
Paul Demange profile picturePaul DemangeThe concierge
Gaston Dubosc profile pictureGaston DuboscThe notary
André Lefaur profile pictureAndré LefaurThe Count of Marignan
Marguerite Moreno profile pictureMarguerite MorenoÉmilie Bonbonneau
Robert Seller profile pictureRobert SellerThe actor

About Deputy Eusèbe

Deputy Eusèbe Overview

Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, learns one day that a candidate bearing his name runs for election as a member of parliament. In fact Frazier, a crooked businessman, has urged an accomplice to impersonate Eusèbe, in order to obtain, through this straw man, authorizations for the creation of a casino in Sanceau-les-Nains and to make big money out of it. Eusébe decides to go to Paris to investigate. In the capital he meets Mariska, an exuberant actress who encourages him to try to get elected. As a result, thanks to her the true Bonbonneau becomes a member of parliament and the crook's accomplice is arrested. But Frazier is not impressed and, changing tactics, he starts manipulating Eusèbe.

Runtime: 85min

Extra details

Original Title: Eusèbe député
Original Language: French
Directed By: André Berthomieu