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RUNTIME
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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
MoodPlayr · trivia#01
Rends-moi la clé!
1981 1h 24m FR
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MASTERPIECE
★9.0TMDB · 1
Synopsis
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A French comedy-thriller about an unsuspecting man whose life is upended when a mysterious key lands in his hands. What appears as a trivial curiosity soon reveals its dangerous significance, dragging him into a labyrinth of criminal conspiracy and intrigue. As shadowy figures and relentless law enforcement close in, a series of mistaken identities, unexpected alliances, and perilous encounters ensue. Blending humor with suspense, the narrative demonstrates how one seemingly insignificant object can set off a cascade of unforeseen events and force a confrontation with both external threats and inner turmoil.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Gérard Pirès
- Languages
- French
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The take
Gérard Pirès directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 245 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
- 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 4IMDB entry: tt0148669 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Runtime
- 84 min · 1h 24m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- FR
Also by
Gérard Pirès
Key crew
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical1981-04-08
