Le Gagnant (1979)
Directed by Christian Gion

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Laurent Lamaison, a young plumber, falls in love with Dominique Dupré-Granval, the daughter of a wealthy banker.  When Dominique's parents hear of this, they resolve to put an end to the match, seeing that Laurent is a far less worthy son-in-law than the man they had in mind.  When he wins the jackpot on the lottery, Laurent decides to have some fun at the Dupré-Granval's expense...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Christian Gion
  • Script: Christian Gion (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Lionel Legros
  • Music: Didier Marouani
  • Cast: Philippe Ruggieri (Laurent Demaison), Michel Galabru (Dupré-Granval), Stéphane Audran (Hélène Dupré-Granval), Odile Michel (Dominique Dupré-Granval), Henri Guybet (Thierry Denoël), Alain David (Dan), Michel Peyrelon (Le détective), Bernard Musson (Le père de Laurent), André Nader (Le responsable du Loto), Gaston Abougit (Un élève du cours), Rita Maiden, Max Douchin, Bernard Woringer, Serge Berry, Max Montavon, Catherine Serre, André Penvern, Pierre Benusiglio, Marcel Gassouk, Mitsou
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 95 min

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