Released in France on September 9, 1966, this comedy thriller stars as Monsieur Septime, the rigid and tyrannical owner of a prestigious Parisian restaurant.
The story follows Septime as he becomes embroiled in a major international scandal after a foreign president disappears while dining at his establishment.
It was released under several names, including The Big Restaurant and What's Cooking in Paris in the United States. Historical Context: Dining in 1966
The film is famous for de Funès' high-energy performance, particularly a legendary scene involving a "shadow dance" where he unintentionally mimics a German dictator while explaining a recipe.
If you are looking for information on the restaurant industry in 1966 rather than the film: Restaurant-ing in 1966
The Restaurant(1966) May 2026
Released in France on September 9, 1966, this comedy thriller stars as Monsieur Septime, the rigid and tyrannical owner of a prestigious Parisian restaurant.
The story follows Septime as he becomes embroiled in a major international scandal after a foreign president disappears while dining at his establishment.
It was released under several names, including The Big Restaurant and What's Cooking in Paris in the United States. Historical Context: Dining in 1966
The film is famous for de Funès' high-energy performance, particularly a legendary scene involving a "shadow dance" where he unintentionally mimics a German dictator while explaining a recipe.
If you are looking for information on the restaurant industry in 1966 rather than the film: Restaurant-ing in 1966
