Easy Down There! (1971) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | Starring Alain Delon

Title: Easy Down There! (1971)

Alternate Title: Doucement les basses

Genre: Comedy

Plot Synopsis:
A young man, Simon Médieu, who has taken priestly vows after believing his wife, Rita, is dead, is shocked when she unexpectedly returns, now living as a prostitute. Guided by his bishop, Simon must reconcile his faith with lingering feelings for Rita, leading to comedic and heartfelt moments.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Jacques Deray
• Writers: Pascal Jardin (screenplay, dialogue), Jacques Deray (adaptation)
• Cast:
  • Alain Delon as Simon Médieu
  • Nathalie Delon as Rita
  • Paul Meurisse as The Bishop
  • Paul Préboist as The Old Choir Boy
  • Julien Guiomar as Francisco

IMDb Link:
Easy Down There! (1971)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Filipe Furtado – ★★☆☆☆
   A miscast Alain Delon struggles in a farcical story about religion and desire. While it commits to its abrasive and offbeat elements, the execution feels unbalanced and unfunny.
2. Adelana – ★★☆☆☆
   Alain Delon as a priest fails to impress in this predictable comedy. His attempt at humor and the chemistry with Nathalie Delon, his co-star and ex-wife, falls flat.
3. Johnny_Walker – ★★★★½
   Alain Delon delivers a performance that breaks stereotypes, embracing comedic buffoonery in a whirlwind of slapstick and witty dialogue. The film’s theatrical pacing and Delon’s vibrant portrayal make it an engaging and laugh-out-loud experience.

Meta Description:
“Easy Down There!” (1971), also known as “Doucement les basses,” is a French-Italian comedy directed by Jacques Deray. The film follows Simon Médieu, a priest faced with a moral dilemma when his presumed-dead wife, Rita, reappears, blending humor and heartfelt drama.