Hot Nights in Caribbean

1979 1h 24m FR

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9.5

MASTERPIECE

★9.5TMDB · 2

Thriller

Synopsis

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Jean, an international trafficker, chooses from Ms. Erica, India, a call-girl whom she will pose as a fiancee during a business trip to the Caribbean. Erica then warns Pierre, chief of the secret services. Although India is a spy, he contacts Nirvana, another of his agents. When they land in the Caribbean, Jean and India are greeted by Paul. While waiting for the arrival of Medskens to whom Jean must buy diamonds and microfilms, the trio Batifole on the beach. Pretending a car breakdown, Nirvana managed to interfere in their games and photograph them. Events rush with the arrival of Medskens, gallantly accompanied.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bernard Baudoin
Jean Vannier
Carmen Sailer
India / call-girl
Jack Gatteau
Paul Lemercier
Nordo Germain
Ted
Doucheka
Nirvana
Diane Dubois
Erika
Daniel Tonachella
Tony
Dominique Félix
Jennifer Johnes

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francis Leroi
Writers: Philippe Donatien
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francis Leroi, shot by Charly Willy-Gricha. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Bernard Baudoin and Carmen Sailer and Jack Gatteau carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0174076 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Francis Leroi directs. Charly Willy-Gricha behind the camera. Jean Hamon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Francis Leroi, shot by Charly Willy-Gricha. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jean Hamon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Bernard Baudoin and Carmen Sailer and Jack Gatteau carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0174076 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.