Movie: Le Débutant

Top 10 Billed Cast

Francis Perrin
Francis Perrin

François Veber

Dominique Lavanant
Dominique Lavanant

Marguerite Balicourt

Jean-Claude Brialy
Jean-Claude Brialy

Willy

Julien Guiomar
Julien Guiomar

Lucien Berger

Christiane Jean
Christiane Jean

Valerie

Valérie Rojan
Valérie Rojan

Odile

Philippe Lelièvre
Philippe Lelièvre

Chassignole

Maurice Baquet
Maurice Baquet

Maurice

Xavier Saint-Macary
Xavier Saint-Macary

Philippe Rivière

Patricia Elig
Patricia Elig

Bernadette

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    The journey strewn with adventures of François Veber, electrician who decides to embark on the theater. For his passion, he leaves his wife. Particularly awkward, he will have to work to achieve his dream.

  • Release Date

    1986-05-19

  • Average

    4.143

  • Rating:

    2.1 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français

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