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Chocolat (2016)

“The true story of the first black artist.”

6.8/10 · 764 votes 1h 59m ComedyDrama

#125 of 305 films from 2016 #1151 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Roschdy Zem · Written by Cyril Gely, Gérard Noiriel

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Overview

Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.

Cast

Omar Syas Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat
James Thierréeas George Footit
Clotilde Hesmeas Marie Hecquet
Olivier Gourmetas Joseph Oller
Frédéric Pierrotas Théodore Delvaux
Noémie Lvovskyas Yvonne Delvaux
Alice de Lencquesaingas Camille
Alex Descasas Victor
Olivier Rabourdinas Firmin Gemier
Thibault de Montalembertas Jules Moy
Héléna Soubeyrandas Régina Badet
Xavier Beauvoisas Jacques Potin
Christophe Fluderas Marval, the lilliputian
Antonin Maurelas The clown Ortis

Facts

Release dateFebruary 3, 2016
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageFR
Budget$18,500,000
IMDbtt4400038

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Questions

How long is Chocolat?
Chocolat runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is Chocolat worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 764 votes, which places it #125 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 59%) and #1151 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Roschdy Zem.
Who stars in Chocolat?
Omar Sy as Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat; James Thierrée as George Footit; Clotilde Hesme as Marie Hecquet; Olivier Gourmet as Joseph Oller; Frédéric Pierrot as Théodore Delvaux; Noémie Lvovsky as Yvonne Delvaux.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chocolat?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69481.

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