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The Annuity
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The Annuity

1972-01-19 · 100 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy

In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...

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Directors
Pierre Tchernia
Production companies
Les Films Dargaud, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michel SerraultMichel SerraultLouis Martinet
Claude BrasseurClaude BrasseurNoël Galipeau à 39 ans
Rosy VarteRosy VarteElvire Galipeau
Odette LaureOdette LaureMarguerite Galipeau
Jean-Pierre DarrasJean-Pierre DarrasEmile Galipeau
Michel GalabruMichel GalabruLéon Galipeau
Yves RobertYves RobertBucigny-Dumaine (le bel officier)
Jean RichardJean RichardJo (un voyou)
René Aranda
Yves BarsacqYves BarsacqUn officier de gendarmerie
Robert BerriUn invité du préfet de police
Jean FranvalJean Franval
Jacques HillingJacques HillingLe président du tribunal
Madeleine ClervanneMadeleine ClervanneLa grand-mère Galipeau
Noël RoquevertNoël RoquevertLe grand-père Galipeau
Jacques BodoinJacques BodoinMaître Laguarrigue, l'honnête notaire
Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuVictor, le complice de Jo
Bernard LavaletteBernard LavaletteLe député-maire de Saint-Tropez
Claude LegrosClaude LegrosLucien, le brave facteur
Jean CarmetJean CarmetMaître Vierzon, l'avocat de Noël

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