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The Page Turner(2006)
Status: Released
Date: 2006-08-09
65%
144 Votes
Time: 1h 25m
Overview:
Mélanie Prouvost, a ten-year-old butcher's daughter, is a gifted pianist. That is why she and her parents decide that she sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she unfortunately gets distracted by the president of the jury's offhand attitude and she fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes her page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
Revenue: $9,259,604.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Les Films à Un Dollar
Movie: The Page Turner
Top 10 Billed Cast
Catherine Frot
Ariane Fouchécourt
Déborah François
Mélanie Prouvost
Pascal Greggory
Jean Fouchécourt
Christine Citti
Madame Prouvost
Clotilde Mollet
Virginie
Jacques Bonnaffé
Monsieur Prouvost
Xavier de Guillebon
Laurent
André Marcon
Mr. Werker
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