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The Villain
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The Villain

2009-11-25 · 86 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy

With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.

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Production details

Directors
Albert Dupontel
Production companies
ADCB Films, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, Euro Média Télévision, Manchester Films
Countries
France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,616,269
Revenue
USD 6,593,565

Top Cast

Albert DupontelAlbert DupontelSidney Thomas
Catherine FrotCatherine FrotManiette Thomas
Bouli LannersBouli LannersNick Korazy
Nicolas MariéNicolas MariéDoctor Jean William
Bernard FarcyBernard FarcyInspector Elliot
Christine MurilloChristine MurilloMelle Somoza
Philippe DuquesnePhilippe DuquesneRedhead Painter
Xavier RobicXavier RobicKorazy's Secretary
Husky KihalHusky KihalPainter's Colleague
Jacqueline HervéHuguette
Jenny BellayJenny BellaySimone
René MorardRené MorardRaymond
Philippe UchanPhilippe UchanM. Cozic le banquier

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