Ruby & Quentin

2003 1h 25m FR

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 931

ComedyCrime

Synopsis

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After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gérard Depardieu
Quentin
Jean Reno
Ruby
Richard Berry
Commissioner Vernet
André Dussollier
Prison psychiatrist
Jean-Pierre Malo
Vogel
Leonor Varela
Katia / Sandra
Jean-Michel Noirey
Lambert
Laurent Gamelon
Mauricet

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francis Veber
Writers: Francis Veber
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francis Veber, shot by Luciano Tovoli. 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 Marco Prince. 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 Georges Klotz 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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Gérard Depardieu and Jean Reno and Richard Berry carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0310203 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Francis Veber directs. Luciano Tovoli behind the camera. Marco Prince scores. Georges Klotz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 23 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Francis Veber, shot by Luciano Tovoli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Marco Prince. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Georges Klotz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Gérard Depardieu and Jean Reno and Richard Berry carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0310203 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 12 different titles around the world.