The Turkey (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1951, The Turkey is a comedy film directed by Claude Barma, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris at the Belle Epoque. Monsieur de Pontagnac, a perfect honest man, loves pretty women too much and that plays him many tricks. What need does he have to follow the pretty Lucienne Vatelin, home, to find himself in the presence of the husband, the notary Vatelin, who is part of his circle? From there, many characters will meet, avoid each other, find each other. Adultery, domestic scenes and reconciliation will be their lot.
Who’s in it. The Turkey stars Jacques Charon as M. de Pontagnac, Nadine Alari as Lucienne Vatelin, Robert Hirsch as Ernest Rédillon and Jacqueline Pierreux as Armandine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Turkey 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 Turkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Turkey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Turkey (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Turkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Turkey worth watching?
- The Turkey 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 Turkey?
- The Turkey stars Jacques Charon, Nadine Alari, Robert Hirsch, Jacqueline Pierreux and Pierre Larquey.
- When was The Turkey released?
- The Turkey was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.