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Cast
Michel Serrault
as Francis Bergeade
Eddy Mitchell
as Gérard 'Gégé' Tilier
Sabine Azéma
as Nicole Bergeade
Carmen Maura
as Dolores Thivart
François Morel
as Pouillaud
Patrick Bouchitey
as Jean-Paul « J.P. » Delépine
Roger Gicquel
as Charles, l'animateur
Catherine Jacob
as Madame André dit « Lolotte »
Yolande Moreau
as Lucette
Olivier Saladin
as un client du garage
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1995
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes174
DirectorÉtienne Chatiliez
WritersFlorence Quentin
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHappiness Is in the Field
About Happiness Is in the Field
Francis, the boss of a small plumbing supply company, is harassed by tax collectors, striking employees, and an impossible wife and daughter. His only joy is sharing lunch with his friend Gerard. Then a TV show called "where are you?" shows a woman from Gers who is searching for her husband who disappeared 28 years ago. The lost husband looks like an identical twin of Francis...
Directed by Étienne Chatiliez, Happiness Is in the Field leans on a strong ensemble — Michel Serrault, Eddy Mitchell, Sabine Azéma — 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 1995.
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