
Feature film — 1949
Jour de fête (1949)
Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
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A high-signal pick with 258 votes.
Cady Films / Panoramic Films
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Director: Jacques Tati
On screen
Cast & crew

Jacques Tati
François, the postman

Guy Decomble
Roger

Paul Frankeur
Marcel

Santa Relli
Roger's wife
Maine Vallée
Jeannette
Roger Rafal
Hairdresser

Jacques Beauvais
Cafe owner
Delcassan
Gossip
Alexandre Wirtz
Robert Balpo
Castellan (uncredited)
Jacques Cottin
Brass Band Member in 'Bondu' Café (uncredited)
Gisèle Lamy
Young girl on the way to fairground (uncredited)
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