A baker and the father of Fernand Rousseau. After his son is sentenced to death and executed, Jean sets out to avenge him by killing the jurors who convicted him. His revenge drives the murder investigation, and he remains at large as the police track a vehicle toward a farm and prepare to confront him.
An American diplomatic official in a limited supporting role.
The central protagonist of the film universe. Initially portrayed as an ambitious yet bumbling Italian colonel in 1974, he desperately schemes to advance through military bureaucracy to reach the rank of general. In the 1977 sequel, he reappears as Lieutenant von Buttiglione, a German officer tasked with commanding a platoon of inept Italian soldiers during WWII. His arc is defined by comedic persistence, bureaucratic misadventures, and slapstick failures that ultimately lead to his promotion.
Loyal servant assisting Lupin with disguises and preparations.
Military officer training the rookies, often victim of their pranks.
A lawyer who advises Charles as the famous actor's career progresses smoothly. Along with Strosser's daughter, he is presented as part of the legal support around Charles before rumors, strange coincidences, and terminated contracts begin to undermine his confidence and career.
Local guide providing navigation and cultural insights during field operations.
Supporting figure in the historical setting; specific narrative actions and connections are not detailed in the provided plot summaries.
Carlos is identified as the person who ordered Violetta Carlino to deliver the important secret message. Although the summary gives no further details about him, his order links Violetta's actions to the political affair involving Cadet Rousselle and Jérôme Baguindet, and helps explain how Violetta saved Cadet's life.
The ambitious yet bumbling protagonist of the franchise. In the 1974 film, he is a colonel relentlessly scheming for promotion to general, navigating bureaucratic absurdities and slapstick failures. In the 1977 film, he reappears as a lieutenant commanding a unit, maintaining his persistent, comically flawed nature across different military settings.
The central protagonist of the franchise, portrayed as an ambitious yet perpetually bumbling military officer. He navigates the absurdities of military hierarchy and bureaucracy across different timelines, from peacetime promotion attempts to commanding a unit of inept soldiers during World War II. Serves as the straight man to the surrounding chaos while his persistence drives the comedic narrative.
Davide's father, a stubborn farmer suffering from dementia. He historically refused to accept Davide's German wife, Barbara.
Jacques Dufilho has 135 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Il colonnello Buttiglione with 3 titles. Signature works include A Full Day's Work, Pétain, L'Intoxe. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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