
Golden Boy(1996)
Don't judge a checkbook by it's cover.
Antoine a Union representative works in a financially troubled factory. He's not the sharpest tool in the box but he has a big heart and when he and his wife win the jackpot of the national lottery. Antoine will invest his gain to try and safe the factory.
Movie: Golden Boy
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Marie-Pierre
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Golden Boy
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Antoine a Union representative works in a financially troubled factory. He's not the sharpest tool in the box but he has a big heart and when he and his wife win the jackpot of the national lottery. Antoine will invest his gain to try and safe the factory.
Release Date
1996-02-21
Average
7.2
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
Don't judge a checkbook by it's cover.
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