Movie: Bitter Champagne

Top 8 Billed Cast

Julie Christie
Julie Christie

Betty Rivière

Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara

Paul Rivière

Jean Carmet
Jean Carmet

Zigou

Patrick Bruel
Patrick Bruel

Wanis

Amidou
Amidou

Slim

Ida Di Benedetto
Ida Di Benedetto

Mariam

Polli Magaro
Polli Magaro

Alice

Sofiane Ouissi
Sofiane Ouissi

Wanis (Young)

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  • Overview

    In North Africa, a father and his illegitimate son are in love with the same woman.

  • Release Date

    1986-01-01

  • Average

    8

  • Rating:

    4.0 starts
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  • Genres

  • Languages:

    Français

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