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Monsieur Hire
Movie Details

Title: Monsieur Hire

Release Date: 24 May 1989

Runtime: 1h 19m

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: Cinéa, Hachette Première, FR3 Films Production, Sofinergie 1, Sofimage, Sofica Créations, CNC

Production Companies: Cinéa, Hachette Première, FR3 Films Production, Sofinergie 1, Sofimage, Sofica Créations, CNC

Overview: A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (154 votes)

Cast

  • Monsieur Hire: Michel Blanc
  • Alice: Sandrine Bonnaire
  • Émile: Luc Thuillier
  • Police inspector: André Wilms
  • François: Philippe Dormoy
  • Young girl: Marie Gaydu
  • Taxi driver: Michel Morano
  • Guardian: Nora Noël
  • Tattoo artist: Bernard Soufflet
  • Bowling alley manager: Eric Bérenger
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