Start the Revolution Without Me

(1970)Directed by Bud Yorkin90 minComedy, History
Gene Wilder... wilder than ever!

Two sets of identical twins are accidentally switched at birth. One pair, Phillipe and Pierre DeSisi, are aristocratic and haughty, while the other, Charles and Claude Coupé, are poor and dim-witted. On the eve of the French Revolution, both sets find themselves entangled in palace intrigue.

Gene Wilderas Claude / Philippe
Donald Sutherlandas Charles / Pierre
Hugh Griffithas King Louis
Jack MacGowranas Jacques
Billie Whitelawas Queen Marie
Victor Spinettias Duke d'Escargot
Ewa Aulinas Christina
Rosalind Knightas Helene de Sisi
Harry Fowleras Marcel
Murray Melvinas Blind Man
KPKen Parryas Dr. Boileau
Orson Wellesas The Narrator
MSMaxwell Shawas Duke de Sisi
Jacques Mauryas Lt. Sorel
Graham Starkas Andre Coupe
BLBarry Loweas The Sergeant
George A. Cooperas Dr. Duval
MRMichael Rothwellas Paul Duval
Denise Coffeyas Anne Duval