À toute vitesse (1996)
Directed by Gaël Morel

Drama
aka: Full Speed

Film Synopsis

Quentin, aged 20, escapes the fate of his working class father when he manages to get his novel published and becomes an instant celebrity.  He basks in the admiration of those who are nearest to him, including his childhood friend Jimmy and his wife Julie.  Quentin's life is upended further and faster when he meets Samir, a young North African who falls madly in love with him...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Gaël Morel
  • Script: Gaël Morel, Catherine Corsini
  • Cinematographer: Jeanne Lapoirie
  • Cast: Élodie Bouchez (Julie), Stéphane Rideau (Jimmy), Pascal Cervo (Quentin), Mezziane Bardadi (Samir), Romain Auger (Rick), Salim Kechiouche (Jamel), Mohammed Dib (Karim), Hasan Akyurek (Le boucher), Marie-Claude Bacon (Cliente de la FNAC 2), Ryad Benkouider (Ami de Jimmy 6), Nassera Benlaloui (Fille au Luna Park 2), Hacina Bouhamadi (Femme de la ruelle), Stéphane Bouillard (Racketteur 2), André Bouvard (Le flic), Jean Branche (Gitan 1), Christiane Charlet (L'infirmière), Silvère Demule (Skinhead 2), Laurent Diomande (Ami de Jimmy 5), Nicolas Dixmier (Animateur radio 2), Christine Dubouchet (Cliente de la FNAC 1)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 85 min
  • Aka: Full Speed

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