Itinerary of a Spoiled Child(1988)
A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
Movie: Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
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Sam Lion
Albert Duvivier aka Al, Sam's fired employee
Victoria, daughter of Sam
Jean-Philippe Lion, son of Sam
Yvette, Sam's first wife
Pierre Duvivier, Albert's father
Corinne Lion, Victoria's mother
Maître Vergne, Sam's notary
Priest of Sam
German tourist in Africa
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A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
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1988-11-30
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