---
title: "The Bamboo Stroke"
year: 1963
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bamboo-stroke-1963"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 441326
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Bamboo Stroke (1963) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bamboo-stroke-1963

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Bamboo Stroke is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Les Films Corona, Films Jean Boyer, Silver Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A steadfast waiter gets tangled in a chaotic hunt for ten million."

### Why Watch
- Sharp French comedy with witty misunderstandings
- Strong performances by François Périer, Micheline Presle, and Jean Richard

### Caveats & Content Note
- The farcical plot may feel tangled for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a lighthearted comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, farce, absurd, satirical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean Boyer
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films Corona, Films Jean Boyer, Silver Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean Richard** as *Albert*
- **François Périer** as *Léon Brissac*
- **Micheline Presle** as *Angèle Brissac*
- **Noël Roquevert** as *Dr Séverin*
- **Jean Lefebvre** as *L'auvergnat*
- **Jacques Dufilho** as *Le chauffeur de taxi*
- **Paul Bisciglia**
- **Jacques Dynam**
- **Claudie Laurence**
- **Sophie Mallet**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Bamboo Stroke released?
It was released in 1963.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Jean Boyer directed The Bamboo Stroke.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a French comedy.

### Q: What does the title "Le coup de bambou" mean?
It is a French expression for something painfully expensive.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The film stars François Périer, Micheline Presle and Jean Richard.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Bamboo Stroke — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/441326)
- [The Bamboo Stroke - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bamboo_Stroke)

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