Movie: Beneath the Rooftops of Paris

Top 4 Billed Cast

Michel Piccoli
Michel Piccoli

Marcel

Mylène Demongeot
Mylène Demongeot

Thérèse

Maurice Bénichou
Maurice Bénichou

Amar

Marie Kremer
Marie Kremer

Julie

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  • Overview

    An old man living in an attic in a rundown part of Paris, becomes increasingly lonely and prey to ill-health.

  • Release Date

    2007-08-10

  • Average

    6.2

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
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  • Genres

  • Languages:

    Français

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