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I'm the most influential bastard in 2000 years. - 99 Francs
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Title: 99 Francs

Release Date: 26 Sep 2007

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Pathé Distribution, Légende Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Canal+, CinéCinéma, Poste Image, Cofimage 18, Uni Etoile 4, Légende Entreprises

Production Companies: Pathé Distribution, Légende Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Canal+, CinéCinéma, Poste Image, Cofimage 18, Uni Etoile 4, Légende Entreprises

Overview: Paris, France, 2001. Octave Parango, a young advertiser working at the Ross & Witchcraft advertising agency, lives a suicidal existence, ruled by cynicism, irresponsibility and debauchery. The obstacles he will encounter in developing a campaign for a new yogurt brand will force him to face the meaning of his work and the way he manages his relationship with those who orbit around his egotistic lifestyle.

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Average Vote: 6.613 (735 votes)

Cast

  • Octave Parango: Jean Dujardin
  • Charlie Dagout: Jocelyn Quivrin
  • Jeff Marolles: Patrick Mille
  • Sophie: Vahina Giocante
  • Tamara: Elisa Tovati
  • Alfred Duler: Nicolas Marié
  • Jean-Christian Gagnant: Dominique Bettenfeld
  • Marc Maronnier: Antoine Basler
  • Giovanni Di Toro: Fosco Perinti
  • Fabienne: Cendrine Orcier
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