Movie: What a Drag

Top 10 Billed Cast

Patrick Timsit
Patrick Timsit

Adrien

Fanny Ardant
Fanny Ardant

Evelyne, dite Eva

Richard Berry
Richard Berry

Alexandre Hagutte

Michèle Laroque
Michèle Laroque

Marie Hagutte

Jacques Gamblin
Jacques Gamblin

André Lemoine

Christian Bujeau
Christian Bujeau

Docteur Séverine

Boris Terral
Boris Terral

Cyril

Axelle Abbadie
Axelle Abbadie

Claire, la sœur de Marie

Facundo Bo
Facundo Bo

Pépito

Arno Chevrier
Arno Chevrier

Bibiche

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  • Overview

    A closeted gay man's attempt to "act straight" for the sake of his job has unexpected consequences.

  • Release Date

    1996-03-27

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français
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