Three Men and a Cradle

Three Men and a Cradle

In one split second, their lives went from party to potty.

PG-13 1985 · 106 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy

Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.

Directed by Coline Serreau · Written by Coline Serreau

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Roland Giraud Pierre
Michel Boujenah Michel
André Dussollier Jacques
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu Sylvia
Dominique Lavanant Ms. Rapons
Marthe Villalonga Antoinette
Annick Alane Pharmacist
Josine Comellas Ms. Rodriguez, concierge
Jennifer Moret Marie Nr. 2
François Domange Paul
Gabriel Jabbour Superior
Julien Maurel Guy

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