Jour de Fête

(1949)Directed by Jacques Tati86 minComedy

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.

Jacques Tatias François the postman
Guy Decombleas Roger
Paul Frankeuras Marcel
Santa Rellias Roger's wife
MVMaine Valléeas Jeannette
RRRoger Rafalas Hairdresser
Jacques Beauvaisas Cafe owner
Delcassanas Gossip
Alexandre Wirtz
Robert Balpoas Castellan (uncredited)
JCJacques Cottinas Brass Band Member in 'Bondu' Café (uncredited)
Gisèle Lamyas Young girl on the way to fairground (uncredited)
Jean-Claude Laruelleas Child in front of the merry-go-round (uncredited)
Thérèse Lassaunièreas Young Woman on cart (uncredited)
Henri Marquetas Butcher (uncredited)
Jacques Pasquetas (uncredited)
André Pierdelas Man with boater hat in village square (uncredited)
Thérèse Raveauas Traveling Picture Show Cashier (uncredited)
Valyas Edith (uncredited)
Madame Vilatteas Woman Farmer (uncredited)