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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery, Thriller
Votes1
DirectorMike Cuenca
WritersMike Cuenca, Ashlee Elfman, Dan Rojay
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLike a Dirty French Novel
About Like a Dirty French Novel
During a surreal lockdown where an airborne plague topples bodies to the floor, two estranged twin brothers—one newly freed, the other who stole his name and fate—find themselves entangled in a feverish web of deceit. A cosplaying femme fatale, a seductive voice on the line, and a gang of trickster pookas stir the smoke and shadows of this campy pulp-noir.
Directed by Mike Cuenca, Like a Dirty French Novel leans on a strong ensemble — Jennifer Daley, Robby Valls, Amanda Viola — 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 crime titles of 2021.
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