Plot — What is La joyeuse prison about?
Benoit, the head guard of Clouville Prison, prefers to be liked than feared. This basic principle transforms the jail-house into a joyful prison, where all the inmates live amicably together. Among them, various colorful characters : a farmer, a poacher, a distiller, a forger, two pickpockets, a safe-cracker, a gangster and... a good-looking guy who pleases Rosette, Benoit's daughter, well. But too much leniency takes its toll : after Vauclin, the gangster, manages to escape and a complaint is filed against "the deplorable disorder reigning in the joyful prison", Benoit is given early retirement. He will know how to take advantage of his new status live a joyful life with his wife, his daughter and André, his son in law, in fact the nice-looking young prisoner who, in the meantime, has been cleared of all charges.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
La joyeuse prison — FAQ
Is La joyeuse prison worth watching? La joyeuse prison holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Benoit, the head guard of Clouville Prison, prefers to be liked than feared. This basic principle transforms the jail-house into a joyful prison, where all the inmates live amicably together. Among them, various colorful
Who directed La joyeuse prison? Directed by André Berthomieu.
Who is in the cast of La joyeuse prison? It stars Michel Simon, Ded Rysel, Paulette Dubost, Lisette Lebon, Michel Roux, Christian Alers and more.
Where can I stream La joyeuse prison? Streaming availability for La joyeuse prison is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did La joyeuse prison release? It released in 1956.
