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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorJean Rollin
WritersJean-Claude Benhamou
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNe prends pas les poulets pour des pigeons
About Ne prends pas les poulets pour des pigeons
Divisional Inspector Bricot sends two detectives to the French Riviera to dismantle a drug deal in a carnival mask factory. However, knowing the low efficiency of his subordinates' work, he goes down to Nice to conduct the investigation.
Directed by Jean Rollin, Ne prends pas les poulets pour des pigeons leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Marie Vauclin, Jean-Claude Benhamou, Popeck — 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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