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Cast
Yves Robert
as Henri Roger Langmann
Claude Berri
as Claude Langmann adulte
Alain Cohen
as Claude Langmann enfant
Hénia Suchar
as Betty Langmann
Gérard Barray
as Richard
Teddy Bilis
as Salomon
Philippe de Broca
as Jean Timent
Sabine Haudepin
as Mädchen
Marianne Sureau
as Arlette Langmann, la sœur cadette
Prudence Harrington
as Sarah, une femme mariée, la répétitrice en anglais d'un film "américain", dont Claude tombe amoureux
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1971
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes14
DirectorClaude Berri
WritersClaude Berri
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLe Cinema de Papa
About Le Cinema de Papa
Claude Berri plays himself as he relates his own experiences through youth and adolescence. His father owns a profitable fur shop. Initially, Claude's father hopes his son will take over the fur shop, but he later gives in to Claude's desire to become involved in filmmaking.
Directed by Claude Berri, Le Cinema de Papa leans on a strong ensemble — Yves Robert, Claude Berri, Alain Cohen — 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 1971.
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