Petit Con(1984)
Michel dreams of finding love, sex, and social justice...but mostly sex.
An adolescent who fancies himself a sexy and conscientious young man abuses all his friends and family in a quest for his own independence.
Movie: Petit Con
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bob Choupon
Annie Choupon
Michel Choupon
Salima
Rolande
Jeannot
le légionnaire
Éric
Maryse
Claudine
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Overview
An adolescent who fancies himself a sexy and conscientious young man abuses all his friends and family in a quest for his own independence.
Release Date
1984-01-18
Average
4.8
Rating:
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Michel dreams of finding love, sex, and social justice...but mostly sex.
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