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Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in! - The Closet
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Title: The Closet

Release Date: 17 Jan 2001

Runtime: 1h 24m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Gaumont, EFVE, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Miramax

Production Companies: Gaumont, EFVE, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Miramax

Overview: A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.418 (492 votes)

Cast

  • François Pignon: Daniel Auteuil
  • Félix Santini: Gérard Depardieu
  • Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations: Thierry Lhermitte
  • Miss Bertrand: Michèle Laroque
  • Belone, le voisin de Pignon: Michel Aumont
  • Kopel, le directeur de l'usine: Jean Rochefort
  • Christine: Alexandra Vandernoot
  • Mathieu: Edgar Givry
  • Martine: Irina Ninova
  • Suzanne: Marianne Groves
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