Is There a Frenchman in the House?

Is There a Frenchman in the House?

1982 · 106 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Crime

An official's earlier rise to power had some sordid aspects that are about to be uncovered by the death of his uncle. While he is trying to contain any potential scandal, the man becomes enamored of the daughter of his uncle's maid. This new romance inspires him to forget worries about a public image and focus on a new life -- not any easy objective when unsavory friends and foes have their own agendas in mind.

Directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky · Written by Frédéric Dard

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Victor Lanoux Horace Tumelat
Jacques Dutronc Eric Plante
Jacqueline Maillan Madame Fluck
Michel Galabru Victor Réglisson
Dominique Lavanant Ginette Alcazar
Andréa Ferréol Georgette Réglisson
Jean-François Stévenin Paul Pauley
Jean-Luc Bideau Inspector Maurice Serruti
Emmanuelle Riva Adélaïde Tumelat
Marion Peterson Noëlle Réglisson
François Cavanna Malgençon
Jacques Dufilho Jean-Marie, the blackmailer

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