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Cast
Pierre Mondy
as Brother Grégoire
Jean Lefebvre
as Vincent Espérandieu
Annie Cordy
as Jofrette
Michel Galabru
as Hilaire
Daniel Ceccaldi
as Le père abbé
Jean-Pierre Darras
as Frisou
Catherine Allégret
as Marie-Fraise
Sylvain Rougerie
as Ulysse, le vicomte
Corinne Lahaye
as Muscade
Rosy Varte
as La première musicienne en voiture
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1983
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes6
DirectorJean-Pierre Darras
WritersJean-Pierre Darras
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLe Braconnier de Dieu
About Le Braconnier de Dieu
A monk for thirty-seven years, Brother Gregory could not resist the temptation. Leaving the monastery for the first time to fulfill his duty as a voter, he catches up with pastis and women.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Darras, Le Braconnier de Dieu leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Mondy, Jean Lefebvre, Annie Cordy — 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 1983.
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