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When Parisian farce meets a shapely whirlwind, nightclub life gets a Bardot twist.

THAT NAUGHTY GIRL

Come in at the Middle, Beginning, or Even Tell the Ending... Anytime is BARDOT TIME!

1956 · 1h 26m · PG · Comedy / Musical / Romance · IMDB TMDB

Nightclub entertainer Jean Clery discovers too late that the 'baby' he agreed to take care of is a wild, shapely sex kitten.

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What is That Naughty Girl about?

That Naughty Girl is a 1956 French comedy musical romance directed by Michel Boisrond about a nightclub entertainer tasked with watching over his boss's rebellious daughter, only to find his orderly life upended by her wild antics.

Programmer's Pick

Brigitte Bardot's Brigitte Latour isn't just a handful—she's a Parisian hurricane in petticoats, shaking up Jean's well-planned love life and turning a baby-sitting gig into a farcical musical free-for-all. Expect topless cheekiness, Pigalle panache, and a reminder that you should always ask about the 'baby' before you say yes.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Paris, That Naughty Girl follows Jean Clery, a nightclub singer recently engaged to a psychoanalyst named Lili. When his boss, Paul Latour, becomes a suspect in a counterfeiting investigation, Jean is entrusted with caring for Paul's daughter, Brigitte. Expecting a demure schoolgirl, Jean is quickly overwhelmed by Brigitte's free-spirited and mischievous nature, as she escapes the constraints of her boarding school and turns his sophisticated world upside down. The film blends musical numbers, romantic complications, and comedic chaos, capturing the electric energy of 1950s French nightlife and the unpredictability of its most notorious ingénue.

Details & Specs

Director
Michel Boisrond
Writers
Roger Vadim, Michel Boisrond
Release
1956
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
France
Language
French
Genres
Comedy, Musical, Romance
Also Known As
Mlle Pigalle, Mademoiselle Pigalle, Naughty Girl, Mam'zelle Pigalle

Why This Matters

This 1956 CinemaScope musical features Brigitte Bardot in a starring role, reflecting her emergence as a major figure in French cinema during the mid-1950s.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Michel Boisrond Writers: Roger Vadim +1 more
Brigitte Bardot Brigitte Bardot Brigitte Latour Jean Bretonnière Jean Bretonnière Jean Clery Françoise Fabian Françoise Fabian Lili Rocher-Villedieu Mischa Auer Mischa Auer Igor, Ballet Master Michel Serrault Michel Serrault Inspector Leduc Jean Poiret Jean Poiret Inspector Rémy Raymond Bussières Raymond Bussières Jérôme Bernard Lancret Bernard Lancret Paul Latour Darry Cowl Darry Cowl Man with Suitcase Marcel Charvey Marcel Charvey Louis Dubrey aka 'Milord' Lucien Raimbourg Lucien Raimbourg Older Inspector Dupuis Robert Rollis Robert Rollis Gendarme Guy Henry Guy Henry Tough Guy from Milord's Gang Mario David Mario David Dédé aka 'le Frisé' Jean Lefebvre Jean Lefebvre Jérôme's Friend Louis Viret Louis Viret Officer at the Police Station ML Madeleine Lambert College Director RS Roger Saget Nightclub Manager Jacques Marin Jacques Marin Gendarmerie Brigadier Joé Davray Joé Davray Jojo VH Vincent Hury JB Jean Berton Emile (uncredited) Renée Gardès Renée Gardès Jérôme's Mother (uncredited) MM Max Mégy Officer at the Police Station (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Bardot Breaks Loose

Brigitte Bardot unleashes her signature wild child energy, redefining the ingénue with Parisian style and sass.

Nightclub Musical Chaos

The film's setting in a Pigalle nightclub provides a stage for comedic mishaps, musical interludes, and farcical misunderstandings.

Cheeky 1950s French Comedy

Expect a collision of romance, mistaken identity, and risqué humor—complete with police, counterfeiters, and a parrot.

Fashion and Farce

From bare legs to bold antics, the film revels in its playful depiction of French style and risqué slapstick.

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Questions from the Vault

What genre is That Naughty Girl? +

That Naughty Girl is a comedy, musical, and romance film.

Who directed That Naughty Girl? +

That Naughty Girl was directed by Michel Boisrond.

How long is That Naughty Girl? +

That Naughty Girl has a runtime of 86 minutes.

When was That Naughty Girl released? +

That Naughty Girl was released in 1956.

Where can I watch That Naughty Girl? +

You can watch That Naughty Girl on SassyFlix.

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