Are you a fan of The Goat and the Fugitives? So of course you must love Les Compères, the third comedy in which Francis Weber leads the brilliant duo of Gerard Depardieu and Pierre Richard. Good news: this classic of French laughter is coming to your living room this Monday night!
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It was released in cinemas in 1983. Compers tells the story of Tristan, a 17-year-old who runs away from his mother Christine in desperation. To find him, she sends her two former lovers, Francois Pinion and Jean Lucas, leading them to believe that one of them is probably the father. Moved by sudden paternity, they become wonderful sleuths.
once again Francis Weber It excels in the science of comic rhythm and, once again, the chemistry between the two lead actors is evident. A must-see French comedy. CompressorsA huge public success with almost five million viewers, it is full of iconic scenes.
The one that immediately comes to mind? Perhaps the most delicious moment he sees Gerard Depardieu (nominated for a César for Best Actor for his performance) taught the art of headbutting Peter Richard !
Actress “Plus belle la vie” credits!
Two amusing anecdotes at the end. First: Compressors Marks the first real-life screen debut of Stéphane Bier (as a runaway teenager), best known today for her role as nurse Stéphane Prieur in the TV series Plus Belle la vie from 2012-2018.
Second: the movie Francis Weber There was an American remake theme called Father’s Day. Directed in 1997 by Ivan Reitman, starring Billy Crystal and Robin Williams. Gerard Depardieu and Peter Richard were in the original film.
Tonight on France 3 at 21:05.
Top 5 clothes meals (because there’s one at “Les Compères”!):
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