The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972)
Kernel Score: 78% · 471 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1972-12-06
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
- Stream: Darkroom
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A hapless orchestra player becomes an unwitting pawn of rival factions within the French secret service after he is chosen as a decoy by being identified as a super secret agent.
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe is a light French spy comedy involving mistaken identity and a hinted extramarital affair.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — An extramarital affair is referenced comedically but not shown graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Pierre Richard as François Perrin
- Bernard Blier as Colonel Bernard Milan
- Jean Rochefort as Colonel Louis Toulouse
- Mireille Darc as Christine
- Paul Le Person as Perrache
- Jean Carmet as Maurice Lefebvre, Perrin's best friend
- Colette Castel as Paulette Lefebvre
- Maurice Barrier as Chaperon, Toulouse agent
- Robert Dalban as Coco, fake delivery man
- Robert Castel as Georghiu, Milan agent
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe FAQ
Is The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe good?
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 471 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe?
In the US you can stream The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe on Darkroom.
Is The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe is a light French spy comedy involving mistaken identity and a hinted extramarital affair.
What movies are like The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe?
If you liked The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, try A Shot in the Dark, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, Infernal Affairs and Odds and Evens.