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The Annuity
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Title: The Annuity

Release Date: 19 Jan 1972

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Les Films Dargaud, Les Productions Artistes Associés

Production Companies: Les Films Dargaud, Les Productions Artistes Associés

Overview: In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...

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Average Vote: 6.64 (118 votes)

Cast

  • Louis Martinet: Michel Serrault
  • Noël Galipeau à 39 ans: Claude Brasseur
  • Elvire Galipeau: Rosy Varte
  • Marguerite Galipeau: Odette Laure
  • Emile Galipeau: Jean-Pierre Darras
  • Léon Galipeau: Michel Galabru
  • Bucigny-Dumaine (le bel officier): Yves Robert
  • Jo (un voyou): Jean Richard
  • : René Aranda
  • Un officier de gendarmerie: Yves Barsacq
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