Cast
Jean Reno
as Capitaine Philippe Boulier, dit "Le Squale"
Christian Clavier
as Jean-Jacques Granianski, le pigeon manipulé
Valérie Lemercier
as Marie-Laurence Granianski, interprète à l'ambassade d'Autriche
Isabelle Renauld
as Lieutenant Isabelle Fourreau, partenaire du Squale
Mireille Rufel
as L'aspirant Garcia, coéquipière du Squale
Jacques François
as Le Général Masse, supérieur hiérarchique du Squale
Francis Coffinet
as Georges Favart, agent de la DGSE
Marc de Jonge
as Le consul Burger de l'ambassade d'Autriche
Raymond Gérôme
as Ghislain Chauffereau, beau-père de Jean-Jacques
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1991
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Action
Votes273
DirectorJean-Marie Poiré
WritersChristian Clavier, Jean-Marie Poiré
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsL'Opération Corned Beef
About L'Opération Corned Beef
The unsanctioned efforts of a covert unit to gather evidence about illegal arms shipments with the unwitting help of an embassy employee.
Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, L'Opération Corned Beef leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Valérie Lemercier — 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 1991.
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