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Return of the Hero
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Return of the Hero

2018-02-14 · 90 min · ★ 6.3

History · Comedy

France, 1809. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up.

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Directors
Laurent Tirard
Production companies
JD Prod, Les Films sur Mesure, France 3 Cinéma, Nexus Factory, GV Prod, Canal+, Ciné+, La Banque Postale Image 11, uFund, France Télévisions, uMedia
Countries
Belgium, France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,800,000
Revenue
USD 7,362,730

Top Cast

Jean DujardinJean DujardinCaptain Charles-Grégoire Neuville
Mélanie LaurentMélanie LaurentElisabeth Beaugrand
Christophe MontenezChristophe MontenezNicolas Bonvallet
Fabienne GalulaFabienne GalulaEugénie
Noémie MerlantNoémie MerlantPauline
Féodor AtkineFéodor AtkineGeneral Mortier-Duplessis
Evelyne BuyleEvelyne BuyleMadame Beaugrand
Aurélie BoquienAurélie BoquienMadame Dunoyer
Christian BujeauChristian BujeauMonsieur Beaugrand
Laurent BateauLaurent BateauMonsieur Dunoyer
Jean-Michel LahmiJean-Michel LahmiMonsieur Loiseau
Michèle ClémentMichèle ClémentVendeuse fromage
Virgil CanteloupJulien le commis
Marion HeninMarion HeninMarquise de Neuvillle
Nicolas GuillotNicolas GuillotTémoin Neuville
Fred TouschFred TouschTémoin Nicolas
Bruno PaviotBruno PaviotNotable #1
Laurent Saint-GérardLaurent Saint-GérardNotable #2
Audrey QuoturiAudrey QuoturiAmie de Pauline
Hugues MartelHugues MartelMédecin

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