---
title: "Pardon Mon Affaire"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pardon-mon-affaire-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 2459
imdb_id: "tt0076852"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 232
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pardon Mon Affaire (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pardon-mon-affaire-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pardon Mon Affaire is a 1976 French romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Yves Robert. The film stars Jean Rochefort, Claude Brasseur, and Guy Bedos, with additional cast members including Victor Lanoux. On an otherwise normal day, a happily married man and good father named Étienne sees a gorgeous woman in a billowing red dress who stops him dead in his tracks. Long after she has left his vision, her memory continues to haunt his mind, and he falls instantly in love with her while trying everything to get to know her better. Helping Étienne attempt to snare his elusive lady in red are his three bumbling buddies, all of whom have secret affairs and or cheat on their wives. The film was released in the United States on September 22, 1976, and is also known by its French title, Un elephant ca trompe enormement.

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yves Robert
- **Networks / Studios**: Gaumont International, Les Productions de la Guéville

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean Rochefort** as *Étienne*
- **Claude Brasseur** as *Daniel*
- **Guy Bedos** as *Simon*
- **Victor Lanoux** as *Bouly*
- **Danièle Delorme** as *Marthe Dorsay*
- **Anny Duperey** as *Charlotte*
- **Marthe Villalonga** as *Mouchy Messina*
- **Louise Conte** as *Étienne's Godmother*
- **Maurice Bénichou** as *Gonthier*
- **Christophe Bourseiller** as *Lucien*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Pardon Mon Affaire online?
Pardon Mon Affaire is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, YouTube, filmfriend, Molotov TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Pardon Mon Affaire worth watching?
Pardon Mon Affaire holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 232 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Pardon Mon Affaire and when was it released?
Pardon Mon Affaire is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Pardon Mon Affaire?
Pardon Mon Affaire was directed by Yves Robert.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pardon Mon Affaire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2459)
- [Pardon Mon Affaire - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pardon_Mon_Affaire)
- [Pardon Mon Affaire (1976) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/2459-un-elephant-ca-trompe-enormement/cast)
- [Pardon Mon Affaire (1976) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076852/)
- [Jean Rochefort obituary | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)
- [Pardon Mon Affaire (1976) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/pardon-mon-affaire/1026634/credits/)

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