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A comedy that strikes all the right keys. - Populaire
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Title: Populaire

Release Date: 27 Nov 2012

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Les Productions du Trésor, Compagnie Cinématographique Européenne, Panache Productions, Wild Bunch, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, France Télévisions, Canal+, Ciné+, Eurimages, Wallimage, Belgacom, RTBF, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Mars Films

Production Companies: Les Productions du Trésor, Compagnie Cinématographique Européenne, Panache Productions, Wild Bunch, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, France Télévisions, Canal+, Ciné+, Eurimages, Wallimage, Belgacom, RTBF, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Mars Films

Overview: An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.633 (570 votes)

Cast

  • Louis Échard: Romain Duris
  • Rose Pamphyle: Déborah François
  • Marie Taylor: Bérénice Bejo
  • Bob Taylor: Shaun Benson
  • Annie Leprince Ringuet: Mélanie Bernier
  • Gilbert Japy: Nicolas Bedos
  • Madeleine Échard: Miou-Miou
  • Georges Échard: Eddy Mitchell
  • Jean Pamphyle: Frédéric Pierrot
  • Lucien Échard: Marius Colucci
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