Dead Weight

2002 1h 47m FR

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 413

Comedy

Synopsis

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After winning the lottery, a convict must chase down the warden who has his winning ticket.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Benoît Poelvoorde
Francis Reggio
Gérard Lanvin
Gérard Moltès
José Garcia
Mustapha Amel, aka "The Turk"
Djimon Hounsou
Detective Youssouf
Rossy de Palma
Pauline Reggio
Jean Benguigui
Saddam
Gary Tiplady
Requin, the Giant
Gérard Darmon
Kowalski

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frédéric Forestier
Writers: Manuel Delilez, Dominique Mézerette, Thomas Langmann
Languages: French
Countries: France, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frédéric Forestier, shot by Christophe Paturange. 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 Romaric Laurence. 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 Philippe Bourgueil 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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Benoît Poelvoorde and Gérard Lanvin and José Garcia carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0283957 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Frédéric Forestier directs. Christophe Paturange behind the camera. Romaric Laurence scores. Philippe Bourgueil cuts. Produced in France, United Kingdom. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 24 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Frédéric Forestier, shot by Christophe Paturange. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Romaric Laurence. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Philippe Bourgueil shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Benoît Poelvoorde and Gérard Lanvin and José Garcia carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0283957 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.