Switzerland / Jul 29, 1962 / Locarno Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The basic premise: A retired bus driver fulfills his lifelong dream of providing an extended "voyage surprise" (the title is translated as "Mystery Tour") for unsuspecting vacationers. They soon realize, while riding in the old man's home-made bus, that he hasn't bothered to plan any kind of itinerary. As a result, they end up in completely preposterous situations, of course. Voyage surprise!
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Niko Dakis | Boris |
| Etienne Decroux | Mikhaïl |
| Thérèse Dorny | Mademoiselle Roberta |
| Jeanne Dussol | Madame Duroc |
| Jacques-Henri Duval | Grim |
| Fernand René | Monsieur the priest |
| Claire Gérard | Madame Marguerite |
| Max Révol | Abel Renardot, private detective |
| Charles Lavialle | Inspector Vaudor |
| Christian Simon | Pierrot Duroc |
| Robert Lombard | Richard, the newlywed |
| Sinoël | Grandfather Piuff |
| Gaston Orbal | Commander Wagon |
| Georges Vitsoris | Baron Gregor |
| Cécilia Paroldi | Florence, the young bride |
| Piéral | Grand Duchess of Strombolie |
| Marcel Pérès | The false turk / The innkeeper |
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| Annette Poivre | Marinette |
| Lucien Raimbourg | Monsieur Duroc |
| Paul Barge | Cafe owner (uncredited) |
| Pierre Duncan | (uncredited) |
| Charles Gérard | Strombolian (uncredited) |
| Pierre Prévert | Theater manager (uncredited) |
| Georges Sauval | (uncredited) |
| Sophie Sel | (uncredited) |
| Daniel Wronecki | (uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Voyage surprise |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Coopérative Générale du Cinéma Français, Productions Synops, Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma |
| Release date | 21 maggio 1947 |
| Writer | Jacques Prévert, Pierre Prévert, Claude Accursi |
| Cinematography | Jean Bourgoin |
| Assistant directors | Pierre Prévert |
| Camera operators | Jean Bourgoin |
| Additional photography | Jean Bourgoin |
| Production design | Alexandre Trauner, Auguste Capelier |
| Art direction | Auguste Capelier, Alexandre Trauner |
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| Set decoration | Auguste Capelier, Alexandre Trauner |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / May 21, 1947
United States / Feb 13, 1948
Spain / Feb 13, 1970
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