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La Chèvre (1981)

7.1/10 · 739 votes 1h 34m ComedyAdventureCrime

#16 of 42 films from 1981 #730 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Francis Veber · Written by Francis Veber

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Overview

When the boss' unlucky daughter is missing in South America, Campana is sent to watch the boss' most unlucky employee who is sent as a private detective in hopes he can duplicate the daughter's mistakes.

Cast

Pierre Richardas François Perrin
Gérard Depardieuas Campana, private detective
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.as Police commissioner Custao
Corynne Charbitas Marie Bens
Michel Robinas Alexandre Bens
André Valardyas Meyer
Maritza Olivaresas Prostitute
Sergio Calderónas Prisoner
Jorge Lukeas Juan Arbal
Robert Dalbanas Technician at Orly
Michel Fortinas Man with the trolley at Orly
Jacqueline Noëlleas Lambert, Mr. Bens' secretary
Marjorie Godin
Jean-Louis Fortuit

Facts

Release dateDecember 9, 1981
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) — shorter as the 1981 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Crime
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0082183

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Questions

How long is La Chèvre?
La Chèvre runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is La Chèvre worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 739 votes, which places it #16 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 64%) and #730 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed La Chèvre?
La Chèvre was directed by Francis Veber. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Dinner Game (1998), Ruby & Quentin (2003), The Closet (2001).
Who stars in La Chèvre?
Pierre Richard as François Perrin; Gérard Depardieu as Campana, private detective; Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Police commissioner Custao; Corynne Charbit as Marie Bens; Michel Robin as Alexandre Bens; André Valardy as Meyer.
Where can I watch the trailer for La Chèvre?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/74851.

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