After a wizard's spell goes awry, 12th-century Gallic knight Godefroy de Papincourt, Count of Montmirail finds himself transported to 1993, along with his dimwitted servant, Jacquouille la Fripouille. Startled and perplexed by modern technology, the duo run amok, destroying cars and causing chaos until they meet Beatrice de Montmirail, an aristocratic descendant of the nobleman, who may be able to help them get back to 1123.
Acting
Christian Clavier's physical comedy as Jacquouille is genuinely legendary.
Production
Authentic 12th-century armor vs. 1993 beige interiors. Perfect contrast.
Writing
Dialogue mines class differences without punching down. Rare balance.
Director
Jean-Marie Poiré
Jean Reno
Comte Godefroy de Montmirail
Christian Clavier
Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard
Valérie Lemercier
Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail
Marie-Anne Chazel
Ginette Sarcley
Christian Bujeau
Jean-Pierre Goulard
Isabelle Nanty
Fabienne Morlot
Gérard Séty
Edgar Bernay
Didier Pain
Louis VI le Gros
Jean-Paul Muel
Maréchal des logis Gibon
Arielle Sémenoff
Jacqueline
Michel Peyrelon
Edouard Bernay
Pierre Vial
L'enchanteur Eusæbius / Ferdinand Eusèbe, descendant d'Eusæbius
François Lalande
Père hervé
Didier Bénureau
L'interne Bauvin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
France's most successful comedy for decades, it spawned a sequel and a US remake (Just Visiting) that absolutely tanked. Some magic doesn't translate.
Jean Reno trained with actual medieval combat specialists for two months. Then spent the film hitting cars with swords.
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