Will the High Salaried Workers Raise Their Hands!(1982)
The cynical boss of a big insurance agency invites his top-salary employees to spend a week-end in his country house. A modest clerical worker, also invited, discovers the hidden reason for this party - and decides to take advantage of it.
Movie: Will the High Salaried Workers Raise Their Hands!
Top 10 Billed Cast
Andre Joeuf
José Viss
Jean-Baptiste Lumet, aka Lum
Calot
Fabre
Odile, Joeuf's daughter
Lenoir
Rose, Joeuf's wife (uncredited)
Vezir
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Overview
The cynical boss of a big insurance agency invites his top-salary employees to spend a week-end in his country house. A modest clerical worker, also invited, discovers the hidden reason for this party - and decides to take advantage of it.
Release Date
1982-11-03
Average
5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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