My New Partner II

1990 1h 47m FR

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6.0

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6.2

IMDB

★6.0TMDB · 168★6.2IMDB · 2,271

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Synopsis

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The partners are back and are in a tight spot! Francois is going through a moral crisis, and Rene is experiencing the same. But, honesty is not always the best policy. After being suspended for their actions, they return to face their far more crooked replacements.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Thierry Lhermitte
François Lesbuche
Philippe Noiret
René Boirond
Grace de Capitani
Natacha
Guy Marchand
Guy Brisson
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Jean-Pierre Portal
Line Renaud
Simone
Michel Aumont
Bloret
Jean-Claude Brialy
Le banquier

Credits

Behind the camera

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

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ERA

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36 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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Thierry Lhermitte and Philippe Noiret and Grace de Capitani carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0100496 — 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.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

136 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.
6Thierry Lhermitte and Philippe Noiret and Grace de Capitani carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0100496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 11 themes, including "prostitute", "paris, france", "bank", "normandy, france".

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): U
IMDB: My New Partner II (1990)
IMDB rating: 6.2/10 · 2,271 votes

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.