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The Specials
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Title: The Specials

Release Date: 23 Oct 2019

Runtime: 1h 54m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, Quad Productions, Ten Films, 120 Films, Belga Productions

Production Companies: Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, Quad Productions, Ten Films, 120 Films, Belga Productions

Overview: For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelter), they train young people from underprivileged areas to be caregivers for extreme cases that have been refused by all other institutions. It’s an exceptional partnership, outside of traditional settings, for some quite extraordinary characters.

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Average Vote: 7.822 (914 votes)

Cast

  • Bruno Haroche: Vincent Cassel
  • Malik: Reda Kateb
  • Hélène, Joseph's Mother: Hélène Vincent
  • Dylan: Bryan Mialoundama
  • Menahem: Alban Ivanov
  • Joseph: Benjamin Lesieur
  • Valentin: Marco Locatelli
  • Doctor Ronssin: Catherine Mouchet
  • IGAS Inspector: Frédéric Pierrot
  • IGAS Inspector: Suliane Brahim
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