Golden Boy(1996)
Don't judge a checkbook by it's cover.
Antoine a Union representative works in a financially troubled factory. He's not the sharpest tool in the box but he has a big heart and when he and his wife win the jackpot of the national lottery. Antoine will invest his gain to try and safe the factory.
Movie: Golden Boy
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Antoine Bonvoisin
Sandrine Bonvoisin
Jérôme Tiercelin
Hélène Tiercelin
Madeline
Etienne
Delperrier
Bernard
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Antoine a Union representative works in a financially troubled factory. He's not the sharpest tool in the box but he has a big heart and when he and his wife win the jackpot of the national lottery. Antoine will invest his gain to try and safe the factory.
Release Date
1996-02-21
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6.5
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3.3 startsTagline
Don't judge a checkbook by it's cover.
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