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A bored cop, a charming thief, and paintings worth more than his pension.
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A Clever Crook (2019)

French comedyGentle heistRetirement blues

Overview

Comedy

Commissioner Beffrois waits for retirement with mixed enthusiasm when a theft of paintings catches his attention.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning

Standout Aspects

Acting

Swann Arlaud's slippery charisma against Berling's weary gravitas.

Writing

Wry dialogue that respects your intelligence.

Best for:Solo: Sunday afternoon when you want charm without stress.·Background: Low-stakes companion while folding laundry.
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Director

Lucas Bernard

ReleasedJan 2, 2019
Runtime1h 44m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
France 3 Cinéma
Les grands espaces

Top Cast

Swann Arlaud

Swann Arlaud

François Albagnac, aka Bertrand or Antoine

Charles Berling

Charles Berling

Commissioner Marc Beffrois

Antoine Levannier

Antoine Levannier

Young lawyer

Victor Pontecorvo

Victor Pontecorvo

Arthur Beffrois

Jennifer Decker

Jennifer Decker

Justine

Jean-Quentin Châtelain

Jean-Quentin Châtelain

Charles

Anne Loiret

Anne Loiret

Mrs. Maupas

Satya Dusaugey

Satya Dusaugey

Cop

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Lucas Bernard's debut feature; he previously wrote for French television crime procedurals.

Insight

The film quietly subverts the 'one last case' trope by making the case almost incidental to Beffrois's emotional arc.

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