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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorRaphaël Delpard
WritersRaphaël Delpard
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsVive le fric !
About Vive le fric !
Jean Levêque has been unemployed for two years. His wife, Armelle, tries to support the family but her salary cannot cover all the expenses. Together with his wife and father-in-law, he imagines stealing a truck carrying used banknotes destined for destruction. With the help of a vehicle of the road service, they perpetuate their coup which succeeds perfectly
Directed by Raphaël Delpard, Vive le fric ! leans on a strong ensemble — Évelyne, Raphaël Delpard, Hubert Deschamps — 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 1985.
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