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May Fools
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May Fools

1990-01-24 · 107 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Drama

During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives collide in their family estate.

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Directors
Louis Malle
Production companies
Ellepi Films, TF1 Films Production, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,576,702

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Michel PiccoliMichel PiccoliMilou
Miou-MiouMiou-MiouCamille
Michel DuchaussoyMichel DuchaussoyGeorges
Paulette DubostPaulette DubostMadame Vieuzac
Harriet WalterHarriet WalterLily
Bruno CaretteBruno CaretteGrimaldi
Martine GautierMartine GautierAdèle
Rozenne Le TallecMarie-Laure
Jeanne HerryJeanne HerryFrançoise
Renaud DannerRenaud DannerPierre-Alain
François BerléandFrançois BerléandDaniel
Dominique BlancDominique BlancClaire
Bernard BrocasLe Curé / Priest
Stéphane BroquedisThe Young Garage Owner
Étienne DraberÉtienne DraberMr. Boutelleau
Valérie LemercierValérie LemercierMrs. Boutelleau
Stéphane PaoliStéphane PaoliJacques Paoli
Hubert Saint-MacaryHubert Saint-MacaryPaul
Jacqueline StaupJacqueline StaupNeighbor
Georges VaurGeorges VaurFuneral Procession

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