The Wild Oat
Le Boulanger de Valorgue
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A small village is torn apart by a quarrel between the baker and the italian grocery tenant, mother of a pregnant young girl. She accuses the baker's son, doing his military service in Algeria, to be the father of the would be child. Offended, the baker refuses to deliver bread to the villagers standing on the mother's side.
Cast
Fernandel
as Félicien Hébrard, Valorgue baker
Georges Chamarat
as Mr. Aussel, postmaster
Henri Vilbert
as Mayor of Valorgue
Edmond Ardisson
as Évariste, postman
Leda Gloria
as Mrs. widow Zanetti, grocer and mother of Françoise
Pierrette Bruno
as Françoise Zanetti, daughter of Mrs. Zanetti
Jean Gaven
as Abbot Daniel, village vicar
Madeleine Sylvain
as Mrs. Clotilde Hébrard, wife of Félicien
Francis Linel
as Justin Hébrard, son of Félicien
Antonin Berval
as Noël Courtade, aka 'Courte-cuisse', bicycle salesman
Mag-Avril
as Miss Negret, old maid
Georges Briquet
as
Henri Arius
as Antonin, blacksmith
José Casa
as Rural ranger
Manuel Gary
as Bus conductor
René Génin
as Arnaud, town hall secretary
André Carnège
as Sub-prefect
Fernand Sardou
as Brigadier
Jean Mello
as Gendarme Delcasse
Geo Georgey
as Butcher
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Stream The Wild Oat online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular comedy movie originally produced in French and released in 1953, it's earned a solid 6.9/10 from 22 viewers worldwide.
About The Wild Oat
A small village is torn apart by a quarrel between the baker and the italian grocery tenant, mother of a pregnant young girl. She accuses the baker's son, doing his military service in Algeria, to be the father of the would be child. Offended, the baker refuses to deliver bread to the villagers standing on the mother's side. Running 103 minutes.
The Wild Oat Cast and Characters
The cast features Fernandel (as Félicien Hébrard, Valorgue baker), Georges Chamarat (as Mr. Aussel, postmaster), Henri Vilbert (as Mayor of Valorgue), Edmond Ardisson (as Évariste, postman), and Leda Gloria (as Mrs. widow Zanetti, grocer and mother of Françoise). Their performances are a major reason The Wild Oat has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch The Wild Oat NowWhy People Are Watching The Wild Oat
The Wild Oat flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Wild Oat
Where can I watch The Wild Oat online for free?
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How long is The Wild Oat?
The Wild Oat runs for 103 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is The Wild Oat good? What's the rating?
The Wild Oat holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 22 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Wild Oat?
The main cast includes Fernandel, Georges Chamarat, Henri Vilbert, and Edmond Ardisson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Wild Oat available in French?
Yes — The Wild Oat was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Wild Oat released?
The Wild Oat was released in 1953.
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What is The Wild Oat about?
The Wild Oat is a Comedy film. A small village is torn apart by a quarrel between the baker and the italian grocery tenant, mother of a pregnant young girl. She accuses the baker's son, doing his military service in Algeria, to be the father of the would be child. Offended, the baker refuses to deliver bread to the villagers standing on the mother's side.
When was The Wild Oat released?
The Wild Oat was released on February 27, 1953. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. The film was produced by Cité Films.
Who stars in The Wild Oat?
The Wild Oat stars Fernandel, Georges Chamarat, Henri Vilbert and Edmond Ardisson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Wild Oat available in HD?
Yes, The Wild Oat is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.