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La Grande Embrouille

1990-07-11 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.3

TV Movie · Comedy · Crime

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Directors
Claude Guillemot
Production companies
TF1, Les Productions du Daunou
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean LefebvreJean LefebvreLaurent
Philippe MareuilPhilippe MareuilM. Amori de la Marnière, directeur d'une compagnine d'assurances
Guy LecluyseGuy LecluyseDédé, malfrat 1
Jean-Marie BigardJean-Marie BigardPaulo, malfrat 2
Nelly VignonNelly VignonGermaine, épouse de Laurent
Bernard LarmandeBernard LarmandeLe commissaire Tournier
Jean-François KleinL'inspecteur Gantois, adjoint du commissaire
Maria VincentMaria VincentOlga, l'employée prise en otage
Claude DebordM. Marin, directeur de la banque
Charlotte KadyCharlotte KadyCharlotte, journaliste radio
Pierre BelotPierre BelotLe caissier de la banque
Franck AccartLe client innocent qui se fait arrêter

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