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A Bad Son(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-10-14
74%
62 Votes
Time: 1h 50m
A film by Claude Sautet
Overview:
Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
Revenue: $7,900,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Sara Films
Movie: A Bad Son
Top 10 Billed Cast
Patrick Dewaere
Bruno Calgagni
Yves Robert
René Calgagni
Brigitte Fossey
Catherine
Claire Maurier
Madeleine
David Pontremoli
Carlos
Pierre Maguelon
Le commissaire
Antoine Bourseiller
psychologue de l'hygiène mentale
Raouf Ben Yaghlane
Tailleb
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
Henri
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Overview
Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.
Release Date
1980-10-14
Average
7.395
Rating:
3.7 startsTagline
A film by Claude Sautet
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Languages:
Français
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