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Bernard Giraudeau
Bernard Giraudeau

François

Gérard Lanvin
Gérard Lanvin

Jean-Paul

Jean-Marc Barr
Jean-Marc Barr

Philippe

Roberto Herlitzka
Roberto Herlitzka

Raphaël, le père

Margherita Buy
Margherita Buy

Anna Maria

Pierre Mondy
Pierre Mondy

le dentiste usurier

Karin Viard
Karin Viard

Martine

Antoinette Moya
Antoinette Moya

Odette

Philippe Duclos
Philippe Duclos

Vogel

Jean-Pierre Becker
Jean-Pierre Becker

Patrick

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    Jean-Paul Mantegna, the son of Italian immigrants now living in Nice, is a hunted man, riddled with debt and involved in borderline illegal companies. To extricate himself, he has to rely on Philippe and François, his two brothers, and on Raphaël, his father; a family torn by disputes and tragic events. However, by rebuilding family unity, Jean-Paul also discovers the secret of his own destiny...

  • Release Date

    1994-12-21

  • Average

    6.6

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