

La Maman du bourreau
2024-09-14 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.7
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- Directors
- Gabriel Aghion
- Production companies
- Mon Voisin Productions, France Télévisions, TV5 Monde, Mediawan Rights, Département de la Charente, Pôle Image Magelis
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marie-Christine BarraultGabrielle de Miremont
Laurent StockerPierre-Marie de Miremont
Xavier RobicHadrien Dumas
Laetitia VerckenCaroline Le Fur
Sabine HaudepinSandrine Dumas
Nicky MarbotJacques Dumas
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