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L.627

1992-09-09 · 141 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Thriller

In Paris, Lulu, a passionate policeman, works with the faith of a rookie, despite the sclerotic bureaucracy and the incompetence or negligence of some of his colleagues. In his new position as a narcotics inspector, he tries to keep his sanity as he witnesses the worst of the human condition.

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Directors
Bertrand Tavernier
Production companies
Les Films Alain Sarde, Little Bear, Canal+
Countries
France
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,400,000

Top Cast

Didier BezaceDidier Bezace'Lulu'
Jean-Paul ComartJean-Paul Comart'Dodo'
Charlotte KadyCharlotte KadyMarie
Jean-Roger MiloJean-Roger MiloManuel
Nils TavernierNils TavernierVincent
Philippe TorretonPhilippe TorretonAntoine
Lara GuiraoLara GuiraoCécile
Cécile Garcia-FogelCécile Garcia-FogelKaty
Claude BrossetClaude BrossetAdore
Fabrice RouxFabrice RouxToulouse
Jean-Luc AbelJean-Luc AbelJ. P.
Jacques PratoussyJacques PratoussyMario
Didier CastelloWilly
Éric DufayMr. Propre
Patrick RoccaPatrick RoccaDI Caron
Francis LaxFrancis LaxChief Superintendent
Éric SavinÉric SavinLefort
Jean OdoutanJean OdoutanMamadou Diop
Jean-Claude CalonJean-Claude CalonLonguet
Frédéric PierrotFrédéric PierrotRéné

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