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Comedy of Power
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Title: Comedy of Power

Release Date: 16 Feb 2006

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Drama

Director: CinéCinéma, Alicéléo, A.J.O.Z. Films, Integral Film, PROCIREP, Angoa-Agicoa, CNC, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma

Production Companies: CinéCinéma, Alicéléo, A.J.O.Z. Films, Integral Film, PROCIREP, Angoa-Agicoa, CNC, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma

Overview: Magistrate Jeanne Charmant-Killman doggedly investigates CEO Michel Humeau, who is accused of participating in massive corporate malfeasance. As her investigation leads her into the upper echelons of government, Jeanne becomes intoxicated by the power she is amassing.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.3 (71 votes)

Cast

  • Jeanne Charmant-Killman: Isabelle Huppert
  • Michel Humeau: François Berléand
  • Jacques Sibaud: Patrick Bruel
  • Erika: Marilyne Canto
  • Philippe Charmant-Killman: Robin Renucci
  • Félix: Thomas Chabrol
  • Boldi: Jean-François Balmer
  • Inconnu: Dominique Daguier
  • Président Martino: Pierre Vernier
  • Descarts: Jacques Boudet
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