''Leguignon the Healer'' (French: ''Leguignon guérisseur'') is a 1954 French

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directed by

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and starring Yves Deniaud,

Jane Marken Jane Marken (born Jeanne Berthe Adolphine Crabbe, sometimes credited as Jeanne Marken, 13 January 1895 in Paris 10th arrondissement – 1 December 1976 in Paris 4th arrondissement) was a French actress. She was the first wife of the actor Ju ...

and Nicole Besnard. The film's sets were designed by the

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. It was made as a sequel to the 1952 film ''

Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman ''Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman'' (French: ''Monsieur Leguignon lampiste'') is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Yves Deniaud, Jane Marken and Bernard Lajarrige. It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Paris. The ...

''.Dyer, Ginette Vincendeau p. 144

Synopsis

Leguignon suddenly discovers that he has a magical gift for healing people. These powers cause deep resentment amongst the vested interests in his town such as the physician and some inhabitants hoping their wealthy relative will die. They manage to have him incarcerated in prison for two weeks, but when he is released he still faces pressure. To complicate matters his daughter is in love with the doctor's son.

Cast

* Yves Deniaud as Diogène Leguignon *

as Mme Leguignon * Nicole Besnard as Arlette Leguignon *

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as Jean *

André Versini André Versini (1923–1966) was a French film actor and screenwriter.Hayward p.404 He also directed a couple of films. Selected filmography * ''Thus Finishes the Night'' (1949) * ''No Pity for Women'' (1950) * '' Mademoiselle Josette, My Woman' ...

as Thierry Coq *

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as Dr. Martinet *

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as M. Coq *

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as L'avocat général *

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as L'épicier * Paul Demange as Le pharmacien *

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as Le facteur *

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as Le gardien chef *

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as Paul Coq *

Janine Guiraud Janine may refer to: People and characters * Janine (given name) Music * "Janine" (David Bowie song), a 1969 song by David Bowie * "Janine", a 1979 song by Trooper from the album '' Flying Colors'' * "Janine", a 1994 song by Soul Coughing ...

as La nièce * Any Lorène as Louise *

Raoul Marco Raoul Marco (22 November 1892 – 3 April 1971) was a French film actor.Phillips p.215 Partial filmography * ''Bric à Brac et compagnie'' (1931) - Monsieur Verly * ''Le gendre de Monsieur Poirier'' (1933) - Le premier créancier * ''The Red Rob ...

as Le vétérinaire *

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as La cliente *

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as L'avocat *

André Philip André Philip (28 June 1902 – 5 July 1970) was a SFIO member who served in 1942 as Interior Minister under the Free French provisional government of General Charles de Gaulle. He also served as a finance minister in 1946 and part of 1947 in the ...

as L'inspecteur du fisc *

Alexandre Rignault Alexandre Rignault (14 February 1901 – 2 April 1985) was a French actor. He appeared in more than a hundred films between 1931 and 1985. Selected filmography External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rignault, Alexandre 1901 births 1985 deaths ...

as Le chef du personnel *

Robert Burnier Robert Burnier (1897–1974) was a French film actor.Goble p.920 Selected filmography * '' When Do You Commit Suicide?'' (1931) * '' Let's Get Married'' (1931) * '' Miche'' (1932) * '' The Porter from Maxim's'' (1933) * ''Ciboulette'' (1933) * ' ...

as Le président du tribunal * Colette Mars as Rita *

André Gabriello André Gabriello (1896–1975) was a French film actor. A character actor known for his supporting roles, notable appearances included Jean Renoir's ''Partie de campagne'' (1936) and Maurice Tourneur's '' Cecile Is Dead'' (1944).Waldman p.165 H ...

as Le patron du bistrot

References

Bibliography

*Dyer, Richard & Vincendeau, Ginette. ''Popular European Cinema''. Routledge, 2013. * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

* 1954 films 1954 comedy films French comedy films 1950s French-language films Films directed by Maurice Labro French sequel films French black-and-white films 1950s French films {{1950s-France-film-stub