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Archive Copy Jean Anouilh Full Length, Comedy 9 m, 3 f, 2 children Int./ext. Rex Harrison starred as the "Fighting Cock" in this French apologia for pragmatism. The General has made every diplomatic blunder in his life, was on the wrong side of every coup, and now, though retired, has retained his strict attitude toward life. He launches a campaign to "rid the world of maggots and teach the people honor." A spartan, and determined to make his countrymen pay for every perceived indulgence, his rigid world collapses when he challenges the youth who jilts his daughter to a duel and emerges abashed and humiliated. "A wise and witty play." -Daily Mirror "Sitting at the center of a meaningless universe, Anouilh has improvised another brilliant comedy." -N.Y. Times FEE: $75 per performance. Other Jean Anouilh titles available from Samuel French include:
AntigoneAntigone (Sams, Trans.) Ardele Becket Catch as Catch Can The Cavern Dinner With the FamilyThe Ermine The Fighting Cock Jean Anouilh: Five Plays The Lark The Lark Mademoiselle Colombe Point of Departure Poor Bitos The Rehearsal The Rehearsal The Rehearsal Restless Heart Restless Heart Romeo and Jeanette Thieves' Carnival Time Remembered Traveler Without Luggage Waltz of the Toreadors
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