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Comedy of Power
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Comedy of Power

2006-02-22 · 110 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

Magistrate Jeanne Charmant-Killman doggedly investigates CEO Michel Humeau, who is accused of participating in massive corporate malfeasance. As her investigation leads her into the upper echelons of government, Jeanne becomes intoxicated by the power she is amassing.

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Directors
Claude Chabrol
Production companies
Alicéléo, A.J.O.Z. Films, Integral Film, France 2 Cinéma
Countries
France, Germany
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 8,987,781

Top Cast

Isabelle HuppertIsabelle HuppertJeanne Charmant-Killman
François BerléandFrançois BerléandMichel Humeau
Patrick BruelPatrick BruelJacques Sibaud
Marilyne CantoMarilyne CantoErika
Robin RenucciRobin RenucciPhilippe Charmant-Killman
Thomas ChabrolThomas ChabrolFélix
Jean-François BalmerJean-François BalmerBoldi
Dominique DaguierDominique DaguierInconnu
Pierre VernierPierre VernierPrésident Martino
Jacques BoudetJacques BoudetDescarts
Philippe DuclosPhilippe DuclosJean-Baptiste Holéo
Roger DumasRoger DumasRené Lange
Jean-Christophe BouvetJean-Christophe BouvetMe Parlebas
Stéphane DebacStéphane DebacFlic Trentenaire
Pierre-François DumeniaudPierre-François DumeniaudLeblanc
Michelle GoddetMichelle GoddetNicole Humeau
Cyril GueïCyril GueïLe diplomate africain
Fernand GuiotFernand GuiotLe belge (voice)
Sophie GuiterSophie GuiterEvelyne
Jean-Marie JuanJean-Marie JuanMarco

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