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Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
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Itinerary of a Spoiled Child

1988-11-30 · 135 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Adventure

A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.

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Directors
Claude Lelouch
Production companies
TF1 Films Production, Cerito Films, Les Films 13
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean-Paul BelmondoJean-Paul BelmondoSam Lion
Richard AnconinaRichard AnconinaAlbert Duvivier aka Al, Sam's fired employee
Marie-Sophie L.Marie-Sophie L.Victoria, daughter of Sam
Jean-Philippe ChatrierJean-Philippe ChatrierJean-Philippe Lion, son of Sam
LioLioYvette, Sam's first wife
Daniel GélinDaniel GélinPierre Duvivier, Albert's father
Béatrice AgeninBéatrice AgeninCorinne Lion, Victoria's mother
Michel BeauneMichel BeauneMaître Vergne, Sam's notary
Pierre VernierPierre VernierPriest of Sam
Gila von WeitershausenGila von WeitershausenGerman tourist in Africa
Philippe LorinSam's Doctor
Annie PhilippeAnnie PhilippeSam's secretary
Céline CaussimonCéline CaussimonAl's sister
Alexis GrussAlexis GrussMonsieur Loyal
Nicolas MalletSam at 3 years old
Firmin GrussFirmin GrussSam at 7 years old
Stephan GrussStephan GrussSam at 16 years old
Paul BelmondoPaul BelmondoSam at 20 years old
Jacques BonnotJacques BonnotGuide
Max FournelMax FournelCarousel boss

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