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Macadam Stories
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Title: Macadam Stories

Release Date: 17 May 2015

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: La Caméra Deluxe, Maje Productions, A Single Man Productions, Emotions Films UK, Jack Stern Productions, Film Factory, OCS

Production Companies: La Caméra Deluxe, Maje Productions, A Single Man Productions, Emotions Films UK, Jack Stern Productions, Film Factory, OCS

Overview: Improbable encounters bring tenderness, laughter and compassion to a world of urban alienation.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (176 votes)

Cast

  • Jeanne Meyer: Isabelle Huppert
  • Sterkowitz: Gustave Kervern
  • Madame Hamida: Tassadit Mandi
  • Charly: Jules Benchetrit
  • John McKenzie: Michael Pitt
  • L'infirmière: Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
  • Dédé: Mickaël Graehling
  • Mouloud: Larouci Didi
  • Majid: Abdelmajid Barja
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