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Monsieur Hire
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Monsieur Hire

1989-05-24 · 79 min · ★ 7.3

Crime · Drama

A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.

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Directors
Patrice Leconte
Production companies
Cinéa, Hachette Première, FR3 Films Production, Sofinergie 1, Sofimage, Sofica Créations, CNC
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michel BlancMichel BlancMonsieur Hire
Sandrine BonnaireSandrine BonnaireAlice
Luc ThuillierLuc ThuillierÉmile
André WilmsAndré WilmsPolice inspector
Philippe DormoyPhilippe DormoyFrançois
Marie GayduYoung girl
Michel MoranoTaxi driver
Nora NoëlGuardian
Bernard SouffletTattoo artist
Eric BérengerEric BérengerBowling alley manager
Marielle BerthonPierette Bourgeois
Cristiana RéaliCristiana RéaliTeenager at the bowling
Andre BauduinPancake consumer
Rozeen LandrevieLittle girl with the bouquet

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