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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Family
Votes9
DirectorGérard Lauzier
WritersGérard Lauzier
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Frenchman's Son
About The Frenchman's Son
A young boy and his two grandmothers flee from headhunters and other villainous types in the Brazilian rain forest in this wacky family adventure. Benjamin, whose mom is dead and whose dad is off in the jungle searching for gold, is more cool-headed than his two grandmothers, both of whom hate one another. Upper class teacher bristles at the coarse behavior of working class Suzanne, who shoplifts and cheats at cards. Soon bad guys threaten them, and the chase begins.
Directed by Gérard Lauzier, The Frenchman's Son leans on a strong ensemble — Fanny Ardant, Josiane Balasko, Thierry Frémont — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1999.
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