Billy and Buddy

2013 1h 22m FR

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4.5

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★4.5TMDB · 305

ComedyFamily

Synopsis

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Buddy is an abandoned young cocker spaniel waiting dejectedly in his cage for a kind, new owner to adopt him. Suddenly, Billy, a little boy whose hair is as red as Buddy's, appears. It's love at first sight and the beginning of a great friendship. But for Billy's parents, this is where the trouble begins.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Franck Dubosc
Papa Boule
Marina Foïs
Maman Boule
Charles Crombez
Boule
Nicolas Vaude
Downstairs Neighbor
Jean-Jacques Domingues
Garbage Truck Driver
Géraud Thomas
Garbage Collector
Alain Cerrer
Garbage Collector
Lionel Abelanski
Headmaster

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alexandre Charlot
Writers: Franck Magnier, Alexandre Charlot
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg.

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ERA

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Part of the "Boule & Bill" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

CAST

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Franck Dubosc and Marina Foïs and Charles Crombez carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2538654 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alexandre Charlot directs. Samuel Danési cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Belgium, Luxembourg. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg.
4Part of the "Boule & Bill" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Editor Samuel Danési shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Franck Dubosc and Marina Foïs and Charles Crombez carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2538654 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.