Les Rois du gag

Les Rois du gag is a 1985 French comedy directed by Claude Zidi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Didier Kaminka and Michel Fabre. The film stars Michel Serrault in a dual role alongside Gérard Jugnot and Thierry Lhermitte, with appearances by Coluche, Philippe Noiret, Macha Méril and Mathilda May.

The story follows two struggling comedians who are hired as writers and stage partners by a famous colleague whose work they had originally despised. Running 98 minutes, this French production showcases the sparkling situational humor typical of Zidi's comedies.