My New Partner

1984 1h 47m FR

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 281

Comedy

Synopsis

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A streetwise Paris policeman who takes kickbacks from the minor criminals on his beat to allow them to continue is assigned an idealistic new partner fresh from police academy. He sets out to corrupt him...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Philippe Noiret
René Boirond
Thierry Lhermitte
François Lesbuche
Régine
Simone
Grace de Capitani
Natacha
Claude Brosset
Vidal
Albert Simono
Inspecteur Leblanc
Jacques Santi
IGS
Pierre Frag
Pierrot

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Claude Zidi
Writers: Didier Kaminka, Claude Zidi
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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42 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "My New Partner Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Claude Zidi, shot by Jean-Jacques Tarbès. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Francis Lai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicole Saunier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Philippe Noiret and Thierry Lhermitte and Régine carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0088002 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Claude Zidi directs. Jean-Jacques Tarbès behind the camera. Francis Lai scores. Nicole Saunier cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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142 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "My New Partner Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Claude Zidi, shot by Jean-Jacques Tarbès. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Francis Lai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Nicole Saunier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Philippe Noiret and Thierry Lhermitte and Régine carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0088002 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Original score: Francis Lai
Editing: Nicole Saunier
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Status: Released
Original language: FR
Certification (US): 12
IMDB: My New Partner (1984)

Part of

My New Partner Collection

This trilogy follows two Parisian cops: one idealistic and honest, the other experienced and corrupt. In the first film, the corrupt cop persuades his virtuous partner to accept bribes, arguing it's necessary for survival. The honest cop gradually succumbs, but their activities are halted by an internal affairs investigation. The second film sees both using corrupt methods to prove their worth, leading to suspension but later reuniting to take down a criminal gang. The third film depicts their reunion years later, reminiscing on past achievements and lamenting the decline in police honor and camaraderie. The corrupt cop, cynical and jaded by the French justice system's flaws, encourages his partner to adopt a practical approach. The honest cop, initially resistant, becomes disillusioned with the ethical compromises required. The trilogy explores their evolving partnership, from reluctant compliance to moral descent, culminating in a final rejection of the corrupt cop's philosophies.