Friends of the family

Friends of the family

1964 · 95 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy

Leon Rollo whose nickname is "Patate" is an inventor adored by his wife and is daughter. He is mostly happy but his best friend Noël seems to succeed in everything he undertakes... Patate become increasingly jealous of this incredible luck.

Directed by Robert Thomas · Written by Robert Thomas

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