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Spoiled Children
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Spoiled Children

1977-09-07 · 113 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Comedy

Successful writer/director Bernard Rougerie is at a creative dead end and decides to isolate himself from his wife in order to complete the script for his next film. Bernard moves into an apartment building whose tenants are in the midst of a revolt against their abusive landlord. Reluctant at first, he joins their cause and then becomes involved in an affair with young, unemployed resident Anne.

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Directors
Bertrand Tavernier
Production companies
Little Bear Production, Films 66, Gaumont, Sara Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michel PiccoliMichel PiccoliBernard Rougerie
Christine PascalChristine PascalAnne Torrini
Michel AumontMichel AumontPierre, ami et collaborateur de Bernard
Gérard JugnotGérard JugnotMarcel Bonfils, le locataire opticien
Arlette BonnardArlette BonnardMme Catherine Rougerie, épouse de Bernard
Liza BraconnierLiza BraconnierDanièle Joffroy, locataire
Geneviève MnichGeneviève MnichGuite Bonfils, locataire
Florence HaguenauerAnne-Marie Clairon
Claudine MavrosLa mère d'Anne
Michel BertoMichel BertoMuzard, locataire
Thierry LhermitteThierry LhermitteStéphane Lecouvette, professeur de mathématiques, locataire
Georges RiquierGeorges RiquierLe propriétaire véreux
Gérard ZimmermannGérard ZimmermannPatrice Joffroy, locataire
Michel BlancMichel BlancAgent immobilier véreux
Brigitte CatillonBrigitte CatillonValérie
Martin LamotteMartin LamotteL'ami d'Anne et le narrateur
Michel PuterflamMichel PuterflamBaraduc, le sbire de Mouchot
Daniel Toscan du PlantierDaniel Toscan du PlantierLe député
Jean-PhilippeUn enfant
Tiffany TavernierTiffany TavernierUne enfant

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