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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes62
DirectorJean-François Davy
WritersJean-François Davy
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsClockwork Bananas
About Clockwork Bananas
Gilles, who operates a money losing garage, teams up with his friends Max, who operates a scrap yard, and lawyer Xavier to open a brothel catering to women. They get the idea from Gilles' secretary Irma, a former prostitute. They are assisted in the implementation by Max's wife Juliette and Sabine who is mad for Gilles. Unfortunately Gilles has fallen for Florence the daughter of the conservative Prime Minister and his wife. When the Prime Minister tries to shut down the brothel Gilles decides to stand against him in the election.
Directed by Jean-François Davy, Clockwork Bananas leans on a strong ensemble — Philippe Gasté, Nanette Corey, Pierre Danny — 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 comedy titles of 1974.
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