Les Compères (1983)
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When her teen-aged son (Stephane Bierry) runs away and the police are noncommittal, a woman (Anne Duperey) convinces two old flames -- a crusading journalist (Gerard Depardieu) and a hypochondriac (Pierre Richard) -- that each is the father of her son in order to spur someone into action. Both eventually decide to search for the boy, meet up, and tell each other their stories without realizing they are looking for the same kid. This French comedy was remade in the U.S. as Fathers' Day in 1997. ~ John Bush, Rovi
- Starring:
- Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, (more)
- Director(s):
- Francis Veber
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Les Compères
When her teen-aged son (Stephane Bierry) runs away and the police are noncommittal, a woman (Anne Duperey) convinces two old flames -- a crusading journalist (Gerard Depardieu) and a hypochondriac (Pierre Richard) -- that each is the father of her son in order to spur someone into action. Both eventually decide to search for the boy, meet up, and tell each other their stories without realizing they are looking for the same kid. This French comedy was remade in the U.S. as Fathers' Day in 1997. ~ John Bush, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 88 mins
Complete Cast of Les Compères
- Pierre Richard - Francois Pignon
- Anny Duperey - Christine
- Stephane Bierry - Tristan
- Philippe Khorsand - Milan
- Bruno Allain
- Jean-Claude Martin
- Jacqueline Noelle
- Philippe Brigaud
- Florence Moreau - Michele Raffart
- Charlotte Maury - Mme. Raffart
- Maurice Barrier - Raffart
- Luc-Antoine Diquero
- Christian Bianchi
- Gérard Depardieu - Jean Lucas
- Michel Aumont - Paul
- Roland Blanche - Jeannot
- Jean-Jacques Scheffer - Ralph
- Jacques Maury - Julien
- Patrick LeBarz
- Gisèle Pascal - Louise
- Patrick Laurent
- Patrice Melennec
- Jacques Frantz - Verdier
- Patrick Blondel - Stepane
- Robert Dalban - Hotel receptionist
- Director(s):
- Francis Veber
- Writer(s):
- Francis Veber
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Mild Violence, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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