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The Fugitives
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Title: The Fugitives

Release Date: 17 Dec 1986

Runtime: 1h 25m

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Director: Fideline Films, DD Productions, EFVE, Orly Films

Production Companies: Fideline Films, DD Productions, EFVE, Orly Films

Overview: Coming out from jail, Lucas has decided to change his life and behave like a good citizen. But when he is taken hostage in a bank by a hare-brained robber, no cops can believe he is not part of the action.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.764 (388 votes)

Cast

  • François Pignon: Pierre Richard
  • Jean Lucas: Gérard Depardieu
  • Doctor Martin, veterinarian: Jean Carmet
  • Superintendent Duroc: Maurice Barrier
  • Labib, bar boss: Jean Benguigui
  • Idriss, Labib's henchman: Roland Blanche
  • Jeanne Pignon, daughter of François: Anaïs Bret
  • Deputy of Duroc: Philippe Lelièvre
  • Policewoman: Yveline Ailhaud
  • Policeman with dog: Didier Pain
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