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Cast
Johnny Hallyday
as Louis, the Father
Fanny Ardant
as Marianne, the Mother
Guy Marchand
as Maximilien Faucon
Rémi Martin
as François, the Son
Caroline Pochon
as Martine, the Daughter
Fabrice Luchini
as Shady Lawyer
Françoise Bette
as The Sister in Law
Ann-Gisel Glass
as Sophie
Julien Bertheau
as Owner of the Darts House
Robert Deslandes
as Neighbor in Brittany
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1986
Runtime2h 04m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes36
DirectorCosta-Gavras
WritersCosta-Gavras
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFamily Business
About Family Business
A recently released safecracker returns to stealing in order to support his family. After several successful thefts, he decides to induct his teenage son into the 'family business'.
Directed by Costa-Gavras, Family Business leans on a strong ensemble — Johnny Hallyday, Fanny Ardant, Guy Marchand — 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 1986.
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