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The Closet (2001)
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A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
Cast
Daniel Auteuilas François Pignon
Gérard Depardieuas Félix Santini
Thierry Lhermitteas Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations
Michèle Laroqueas Miss Bertrand
Michel Aumontas Belone, le voisin de Pignon
Jean Rochefortas Kopel, le directeur de l'usine
Alexandra Vandernootas Christine
Edgar Givryas Mathieu
Irina Ninovaas Martine
Marianne Grovesas Suzanne
Michèle Garciaas Madame Santini
Luq Hametas Moreau
Philippe Brigaudas Lambert
Vincent Moscatoas Ponce
Facts
| Release date | January 17, 2001 |
| Runtime | 84 min (1h 24m) — shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Original title | Le Placard |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $95,130,000 |
| Box office | $50,104,745 (0.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0243493 |
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Questions
How long is The Closet?
The Closet runs 84 minutes (1h 24m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Closet worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 538 votes, which places it #87 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 42%) and #1783 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Closet?
The Closet was directed by Francis Veber. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Dinner Game (1998), La Chèvre (1981), Ruby & Quentin (2003).
Who stars in The Closet?
Daniel Auteuil as François Pignon; Gérard Depardieu as Félix Santini; Thierry Lhermitte as Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations; Michèle Laroque as Miss Bertrand; Michel Aumont as Belone, le voisin de Pignon; Jean Rochefort as Kopel, le directeur de l'usine.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Closet?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/80843.