1958
Blaireau, a clever poacher, consistently outsmarts game warden Parju, leading to his eventual arrest and imprisonment, though he continues poaching with the lenient prison director's help. Meanwhile, Arabella falls for her piano teacher, Armand Fléchard, who, to impress her, falsely confesses to Blaireau's crimes, resulting in Blaireau's release and Fléchard's mistaken imprisonment. At a town festival, Blaireau reconciles with Parju and secures Arabella's hand for Fléchard from her father, the Count. The film ends with Fléchard's wedding interrupted by his arrest, Blaireau arranging for Arabella to join her husband in prison, and a final prank from Parju after Blaireau changes the town sign.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A charming poacher named Blaireau delights in outwitting the town’s hapless gamekeeper Parju and eventually finds himself imprisoned.
Open full beat sheetBlaireau is listed as Protagonist. A clever, elusive poacher who constantly outsmarts the local authorities. In the parsed data, Blaireau is connected to 61 scenes, 85 dialogue lines, 120 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
61 scenes / 85 dialogue linesParju is listed as Antagonist. The local game warden, perpetually humiliated by Blaireau. In the parsed data, Parju is connected to 42 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 48 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
42 scenes / 39 dialogue linesMonsieur Bluette is listed as Prison Director. The lenient and somewhat eccentric director of the local prison. In the parsed data, Monsieur Bluette is connected to 26 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 50 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
26 scenes / 44 dialogue linesMonsieur Dubenoît is listed as Mayor. The pompous mayor of Montpaillard, obsessed with order. In the parsed data, Monsieur Dubenoît is connected to 25 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
25 scenes / 20 dialogue linesArabella de Chaville is listed as Love interest. The rebellious daughter of the Count and Countess of Chaville. In the parsed data, Arabella de Chaville is connected to 22 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.
22 scenes / 18 dialogue linesArmand Fléchard is listed as Piano teacher. A shy, romantic piano teacher in love with Arabella. In the parsed data, Armand Fléchard is connected to 20 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
20 scenes / 27 dialogue linesMaître Guilloche is listed as Opposition leader. The head of the municipal opposition and editor of the local newspaper. In the parsed data, Maître Guilloche is connected to 19 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
19 scenes / 5 dialogue linesLe Juge Lerechigneux is listed as Judge. The local judge who presides over Blaireau's trial. In the parsed data, Le Juge Lerechigneux is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
9 scenes / 3 dialogue linesA puppet show depicts a recurring conflict between Blaireau and Parju, ending with Blaireau knocking Parju out.
Blaireau, ParjuParju walks into town and is nearly run over by a motorcyclist.
ParjuMayor Dubenoît declares his commitment to order in Montpaillard.
Monsieur DubenoîtA motorcycle causes chaos in the street, knocking over a barrel and a man.
Auguste mocks Parju for his disheveled state, caused by Blaireau.
Blaireau, ParjuPassersby laugh at Parju's appearance.
ParjuRestaurant staff mock Parju.
ParjuJudge Lerechigneux, Maître Guilloche, and Monsieur Bluette discuss the town's lack of excitement and Blaireau's influence.
Monsieur Bluette, Maître Guilloche, Le Juge LerechigneuxDubenoît reprimands Parju for his failure to catch Blaireau.
Blaireau, Parju, Monsieur DubenoîtDubenoît leaves the town hall and meets Bluette to go play bridge.
Monsieur Dubenoît, Monsieur BluetteThe Count and Countess of Chaville taste their wine.
Dubenoît and Bluette arrive at the Chateau, followed by Arabella on a motorcycle.
Monsieur Dubenoît, Monsieur Bluette, Arabella de ChavilleArabella enters the chateau and heads upstairs.
Arabella de ChavilleThe bridge game continues while Armand Fléchard arrives.
Monsieur Dubenoît, Monsieur Bluette, Armand FléchardArabella and her piano teacher, Armand Fléchard, have a lesson.
Arabella de Chaville, Armand FléchardBlaireau eats in his cabin before heading out to poach.
BlaireauBlaireau prepares to leave his cabin with poached pheasants while interacting with his pet magpie and dog.
BlaireauBlaireau feeds a pig named Parju while the real Parju watches from the bushes.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau plays a cat-and-mouse game with Parju in the forest.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau enters the town discreetly.
BlaireauBlaireau delivers game to a customer via a basket.
BlaireauParju searches for Blaireau in the vineyards.
ParjuBlaireau delivers game to the restaurant kitchen.
BlaireauBlaireau encounters Parju at the café and mocks him.
Blaireau, ParjuArmand Fléchard plays piano and pines for Arabella.
Armand FléchardArabella rejects her parents' suitors.
Arabella de ChavilleThe Mayor and Guilloche argue about Blaireau.
Monsieur Dubenoît, Maître GuillocheBlaireau poaches fish and humiliates Parju in the river.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau sells poached fish disguised as mushrooms at the market.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau and Parju have a confrontation at the market involving fish, mushrooms, and a chicken.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau reunites with his dog who carries the hidden fish.
BlaireauThe Mayor reprimands Parju; Arabella arrives.
Parju, Monsieur Dubenoît, Arabella de ChavilleArabella and Fléchard interact in the bookstore.
Arabella de Chaville, Armand FléchardFléchard gives a piano lesson to Arabella.
Arabella de Chaville, Armand FléchardThe Mayor and his guests eat trout, realizing it was provided by Blaireau.
Parju, Monsieur Dubenoît, Monsieur Bluette, Le Juge LerechigneuxParju announces the fishing contest.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau gets his dog groomed.
BlaireauThe Mayor and Maître Guilloche argue.
Monsieur Dubenoît, Maître GuillocheBlaireau tries to register for the fishing contest.
Blaireau, Parju, Maître GuillocheA parade for the fishing contest moves through the streets of Montpaillard.
Blaireau, Parju, Monsieur Dubenoît, Monsieur Bluette, Arabella de Chaville, Armand FléchardThe fishing contest begins; Blaireau uses unconventional methods to catch fish.
Blaireau, Parju, Monsieur Dubenoît, Monsieur Bluette, Armand Fléchard, Maître GuillocheThe town reads about Blaireau's victory in the newspaper.
Monsieur Bluette, Maître Guilloche, Le Juge LerechigneuxThe Mayor and Parju plot to catch Blaireau.
Blaireau, Parju, Monsieur DubenoîtFléchard has a dramatic outburst with Arabella.
Arabella de Chaville, Armand FléchardParju tracks Blaireau to the pond, but Blaireau outsmarts him.
Blaireau, ParjuParju's boat sinks while he tries to catch Blaireau; Blaireau rescues his dog and mocks Parju.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau steals Parju's drying clothes using a fishing rod.
Blaireau, ParjuParju meets the Mayor while wearing a makeshift outfit of leaves.
Parju, Monsieur DubenoîtArabella reads a secret note at midnight.
Arabella de ChavilleFléchard breaks into the garden; Parju confronts him.
Parju, Arabella de Chaville, Armand FléchardThe Mayor demands Blaireau's arrest after Parju loses his badge.
Parju, Monsieur DubenoîtGendarmes arrive for the operation.
Parju, Monsieur DubenoîtGendarmes hide in Blaireau's cabin to ambush him.
BlaireauBlaireau's trial.
Blaireau, Parju, Maître Guilloche, Le Juge LerechigneuxBlaireau arrives at the prison.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteMonsieur Bluette welcomes Blaireau to the prison, dismissing the guards and establishing a friendly rapport.
Blaireau, Parju, Monsieur BluetteBluette gives Blaireau a tour of the prison, showing him the various inmates working at their trades.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteBluette shows Blaireau his cell, but Blaireau is dissatisfied with the conditions.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteBluette introduces Blaireau to Victor, the head guard, and assigns him to cell 4.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteThe Countess and the Mayor discuss Arabella's refusal to marry, revealing she wants to marry Blaireau.
Monsieur Dubenoît, Arabella de ChavilleBlaireau is in his cell when his dog arrives; Bluette lets the dog in.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteFléchard has a nightmare about Blaireau as a judge.
Blaireau, Armand FléchardArabella prepares a care package for Blaireau, causing her father to break vases in anger.
Arabella de ChavilleBlaireau enjoys a feast in his cell, provided by the care package.
BlaireauThe Mayor and others discuss how quiet the town has become since Blaireau was imprisoned.
Parju, Monsieur Dubenoît, Maître GuillocheBluette visits Blaireau, and they share a cigar.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteBluette shows Blaireau the prison garden.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteBluette and Blaireau discuss poaching crayfish while walking in the prison garden.
Monsieur Bluette, BlaireauBlaireau shares poached crayfish with inmates and receives packages.
Blaireau, ParjuBlaireau and the pedicurist inmate discuss asking Bluette for a favor.
BlaireauBluette overhears the inmates and agrees to let Blaireau out for poaching.
Monsieur Bluette, BlaireauBluette lets Blaireau out and decides to join him on the poaching trip.
Blaireau, Monsieur BluetteBlaireau and Bluette poach game in the forest while Parju observes them.
Blaireau, Monsieur Bluette, ParjuParju, sick, believes he is hallucinating.
ParjuBluette and Blaireau return to the prison and encounter the Mayor.
Monsieur Bluette, Blaireau, Monsieur DubenoîtBlaireau and the pedicurist discuss their health after the feast.
BlaireauArabella and Fléchard collide on their vehicles.
Arabella de Chaville, Armand FléchardArmand Fléchard arrives on a motorcycle with Arabella and declares his love, leading to a public scene where he insists on going to prison for a crime he didn't commit to impress her.
Armand Fléchard, Arabella de Chaville, Monsieur Dubenoît, Maître GuillocheFléchard tells the Mayor he is going to confess to the crime for which Blaireau is imprisoned.
Monsieur Dubenoît, Armand Fléchard, Maître GuillocheFléchard attempts to confess to the Prosecutor, who refuses to deal with it before his vacation.
Armand FléchardMes chers concitoyens, l'émotion m'empêche de vous parler longuement. Votre journal, L'éveil de Montpaillard, vous a demandé d'être là, et Montpaillard est là, manifestant sa sympathie au martyr innocent et sa réprobation à la tyrannie municipale.
J'espre, mon cher Blaireau... que, pendant ces quelques semaines, que le gouvernement de la Rpublique vous confie mes soins, nous n'aurons ensemble que d'excellents rapports.
Si vous n'aviez pas été jugé coupable d'abord, vous n'auriez pas été reconnu innocent ensuite. Et personne ne s'occuperait de vous.
Ce n'est pas pour vous faire un reproche, monsieur le directeur, mais je trouve que vous y mettez du temps à me relâcher.
Oui, Messieurs. Moi vivant, rien ne viendra troubler la tranquillité de notre petite sous-préfecture.
Ah non ! Ah non, Blaireau ! Ne me le faites pas l'erreur judiciaire, vous cesseriez de m'intresser.
Ainsi, non seulement vous êtes incapable de maintenir l'ordre, mais vous créez le désordre ! Hein ?
Voyons, monsieur Blaireau, monsieur de Chaville, monsieur le juge, monsieur le maire. Parfait !
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