Les affreux

Les affreux is a French comedy film directed by Marc Allégret and released in 1959. Written by Allégret together with Pascal Jardin and Jean Marsan, it is described as a comedy of manners. The film stars Pierre Fresnay, with a supporting ensemble that includes Darry Cowl, Michel Galabru, Louis Seigner, André Brunot, Anne Collette, Jacques Charon and Madeleine Barbulée. Running about 84 minutes, it belongs to the late period of Allégret's long directing career and reflects the tradition of French popular comedy of its era. The picture was produced in France and features many performers familiar to French audiences of the time.