The Closet(2001)
Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
Movie: The Closet
Top 10 Billed Cast
François Pignon
Félix Santini
Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations
Miss Bertrand
Belone, le voisin de Pignon
Kopel, le directeur de l'usine
Christine
Mathieu
Martine
Suzanne
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