The Wild Goose Chase
The whole intrigue is centered around carte-blanche documents kept in a vault. Whoever fills in the blank becomes the owner of a revue. Big money is involved. The nephew of the owner of the vault is trying to cheat his uncle and have his name in the documents. Everything is even more complicated because the manager of the bank has a finger in the pie, too. Who but a humble bank-teller (Pierre Richard) will ruin the scheme?
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Plot Summary
A wealthy businessman, after his wife leaves him for a younger lover, decides to pursue his wife and her new beau on a wild chase across the country. He hires a private investigator to help him, leading to a series of comical and increasingly chaotic encounters.
Critical Reception
The Wild Goose Chase received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to a formulaic plot and a lack of originality, though some found moments of lighthearted entertainment. Audiences generally found the film to be a forgettable comedic caper.
What Reviewers Say
- The film is a predictable and often unfunny comedy of errors.
- Despite a promising premise, the execution falls flat.
- Performances are generally unremarkable, failing to elevate the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Wild Goose Chase' is largely absent from publicly available data. However, what little commentary exists suggests viewers found it to be a mediocre attempt at a chase comedy, lacking memorable moments or strong character development.
Fun Fact
Sonny Bono, known for his music career with Cher, makes a notable appearance in this film, showcasing his early foray into acting.
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