Handsome Jack

2003 0h 26m FR

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★1.0TMDB · 1

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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For years, Alain and Madeleine, in their fifties, have consecrated all of their time to their small bistro. Devoted to serving their clientele, they are liked by everyone. The arrival of a new customers, a young worker passing through named Jacques, turns their lives upside down...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Luis Costa
Philippe Nahon
Anny Romand

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Élise Griffon
Writers: Sébastien Marnier, Élise Griffon
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Élise Griffon, shot by Philippe Brelot. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Luis Costa and Philippe Nahon and Anny Romand carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5455722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Élise Griffon directs. Philippe Brelot behind the camera. Franck Nakache cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Élise Griffon, shot by Philippe Brelot. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Franck Nakache shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Luis Costa and Philippe Nahon and Anny Romand carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt5455722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.