Product Details

• Actors: Marcello Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Ugo Tognazzi
• Directors: Marco Ferreri
• Writers: Marco Ferreri, Rafael Azcona
• Producers: Michel Piccoli, Alain Sarde, François Rochas, Jean Yanne, Jean-Pierre Rassam
• Format: Color, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: French
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: March 16, 1999
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305302464
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,524 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In this surreal, satirical comedy, Italian director Marco Ferreri presents his take on the classic American Western, sympathizing with the Indians instead of the cowboys. This time, the Battle of Little Big Horn, the scene of General Custer's humiliating defeat by the Indians, rages at the demolished site of a formerly thriving marketplace in Paris. Starring Marcello Mastroianni as General Custer and Catherine Deneuve as his ravishing frontier gal.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Subtle, pointed humor, December 12, 2000

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M. Herek "mikjay" (Saginaw, Mi USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don't Touch The White Woman! (DVD)

I bought the DVD on Philrob's recommendation. I agree those who enjoy the Marx Brothers should look at this film, but I think it's more for the fan who looks beyond the surface humor of the Marx Brothers. The humor is subtle, sometimes too subtle for its own good, but it's on the mark. The production values are spartan at best, but overlook the deficiencies; this film has a lot to say. Cozy up to it with a cup of hot coffee and a discerning eye and enjoy.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You should appreciate this movie..., June 18, 2000

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philrob "philrob" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Don't Touch The White Woman! (DVD)

...a little bit more, if you knew the small facts around it: Marco Ferreri just finished shooting "La Grande Bouffe" (As well, the 4 main actors are the same as in "La Grande Bouffe") when the works for the Paris' subway RER produced a big hole in the middle of the city (Les Halles). When he saw that hole, he thought it was the most perfect stage he could get for shooting his next movie. But since he could not put the subway works on a full stop, he had to make it in a hurry, hence some shortcomings in the final output. When you'll see this one, just keep in mind that most of the scenes in this movie were almost improvised on the spur of the moment. Those who like the Marx Bros should enjoy this one.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Satirical Take on War, History, and Culture, April 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Don't Touch The White Woman! [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I was entranced by this film. Artfully taking the events of Little Big Horn and translating them into '70's (then contemporary) Paris, "Don't Touch the White Woman" manages to at once entertain, delight, and provoke. The final scene remains one of the most scatching indictments of Imperialism yet to be recorded on film. To cap it all of, Marcello Mastroianni dazzles alongside Catherine Deneuve.