Question 1

What real-life French industrialist inspired the fast food entrepreneur in the film?

Accepted Answer

According to director Claude Zidi, the character Tricatel was inspired by Jacques Borel, a French industrialist who had highway concessions in the 1960s.

Question 2

Which motorway service area appears in the opening credits?

Accepted Answer

The service area shown in the lead credits is the 'Aire de Nemours' at motorway A6, direction Lyon, about 80 kilometers southeast of Paris.

Question 3

What personal health challenge marked Louis de Funès' return to movies for this film?

Accepted Answer

Louis de Funès had had a heart attack one year earlier, and this film marked his return to movies after that health event.

Question 4

What unusual condition affects the main character's culinary expertise?

Accepted Answer

Charles Duchemin, the gourmet protagonist, loses his sense of taste, which creates a major personal and professional crisis for him.

Question 5

Which actor was first offered the role of the son but refused?

Accepted Answer

According to director Claude Zidi, Pierre Richard was first offered the role of the son but refused because he did not like the script.

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