The Annuity
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In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...
Status: Released
Released Date: 1972-01-19
Runtime: 100 mins
Director: Pierre Tchernia
Writer: René Goscinny, Pierre Tchernia
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Comedy
Original title: The Annuity
Production Companies: Les Films Dargaud, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Production Countries: France
Cast
Michel Serrault
Claude Brasseur
Rosy Varte
Odette Laure
Jean-Pierre Darras
Michel Galabru
Yves Robert
Jean Richard
René Aranda
Yves Barsacq
Robert Berri
Jean Franval
Jacques Hilling
Madeleine Clervanne
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