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The Son of Français
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Title: The Son of Français

Release Date: 15 Dec 1999

Runtime: 1h 47m

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family

Director: Film Par Film, TF1 Films Production, TPS Cinéma, Cofimage 10

Production Companies: Film Par Film, TF1 Films Production, TPS Cinéma, Cofimage 10

Overview: A young boy and his two grandmothers flee from headhunters and other villainous types in the Brazilian rain forest in this wacky family adventure. Benjamin, whose mom is dead and whose dad is off in the jungle searching for gold, is more cool-headed than his two grandmothers, both of whom hate one another. Upper class teacher bristles at the coarse behavior of working class Suzanne, who shoplifts and cheats at cards. Soon bad guys threaten them, and the chase begins.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.1 (4 votes)

Cast

  • Anne: Fanny Ardant
  • Suzanne: Josiane Balasko
  • Jean: Thierry Frémont
  • Benjamin: David-Alexandre Parquier
  • Aureliano: Luca Barbareschi
  • Monsieur Oliver: Daniel Ceccaldi
  • Iracema: Fanny Valette
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