Pierre Richard directed, co-scripted and stars in this French comedy. Former top film comedian Romain (Richard) is on a downward spiral -- rehearsing a play directed by his sister while also dealing with his wife, mistress, taxes, low self-esteem, demands for attention from his two children, and a private detective attempting to snap incriminating photos. Producer Jean-Louis Levi appears in a cameo as a poverty-stricken bum.
Acting
Richard's physical comedy genius fighting against the script's mediocrity.
Direction
Self-directed star vehicle: ambitious, indulgent, occasionally inspired.
Director
Pierre Richard
Pierre Richard
Romain
Véronique Genest
Myriam Valensky, la sœur de Romain
Caroline Silhol
Elisa, l'épouse demandant le divorce
Daniel Russo
Jean-François
Daniel Prévost
Lucchino, l'ami et psychologue
Isabelle Candelier
Béatrice, la maîtresse
Valérie Benguigui
l'interprète
Darry Cowl
le patient
Geoffrey Bateman
Harding
Patrick Rocca
le vicomte
Antoine du Merle
Henri
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Producer Jean-Louis Levi's cameo as a broke bum was reportedly his own joke about financing this passion project.
Made during the death rattle of 1990s French star-driven auteur comedy, when icons like Richard still commanded budgets for personal projects audiences barely noticed.
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