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The Wing or the Thigh? (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1976, The Wing or the Thigh? is a comedy film directed by Claude Zidi, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Charles Duchemin, a well-known gourmet and publisher of a famous restaurant guide, is waging a war against fast food entrepreneur Tri- catel to save the French art of cooking. After having agreed to appear on a talk show to show his skills in naming food and wine by taste, he is confronted with two disasters: his son wants to become a clown rather than a restaurant tester and he, the famous Charles Duchemin, has lost his taste!

Who’s in it. The Wing or the Thigh? stars Louis de Funès as Charles Duchemin, fondateur et directeur du guide éponyme, Coluche as Gérard Duchemin, artiste de cirque et fils de Charles Duchemin, Ann Zacharias as Marguerite, la secrétaire intérimaire remplaçant Marguerite and Julien Guiomar as Jacques Tricatel, intoxicateur alimentaire industriel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Wing or the Thigh? has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wing or the Thigh? page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wing or the Thigh? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wing or the Thigh? (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wing or the Thigh? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Wing or the Thigh? worth watching?
The Wing or the Thigh? holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Wing or the Thigh??
The Wing or the Thigh? stars Louis de Funès, Coluche, Ann Zacharias, Julien Guiomar and Raymond Bussières.
When was The Wing or the Thigh? released?
The Wing or the Thigh? was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.