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Cast
Aldo Maccione
as Giacomo / James Bond / James (espion français)
Edwige Fenech
as Belle / Béatrix
Philippe Clair
as Ahmed
Tarak Harbi
as Ali
Dominique Zardi
as Le voisin de Giacomo
Clément Harari
as Le professeur
André Nader
as Beaux Yeux
Daniel Derval
as Le petit ami de James
Philippe Nicaud
as Jeff
Jack Lenoir
as Le flic avec Jeff
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes14
DirectorPhilippe Clair
WritersPhilippe Clair, Enrico Oldoini
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShut Up When You Speak!
About Shut Up When You Speak!
Giacomo has an idol: James Bond. When he dreams, he dreams of himself, his fabulous adventures, especially in Tunisia, and a beautiful wife, Belle. In reality he is unemployed, overwhelmed by an obsessive mother who continually called to see if he wore his woolen tank top and is treated by a doctor who thinks he is Einstein. Finally Giacomo is followed by bizarre characters, kidnapped and taken to Tunisia to live a wonderful adventure of her dreams, from the dangers of any kind ... and he met Beatrice
Directed by Philippe Clair, Shut Up When You Speak! leans on a strong ensemble — Aldo Maccione, Edwige Fenech, Philippe Clair — 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 1981.
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