The Château (2001)
Directed by Jesse Peretz

Comedy

Film Synopsis

Graham and Allen Granville are two American brothers who are delighted when they learn they have inherited a château in France, from an uncle whose existence they had no knowledge of.  Graham is white, whilst his adopted brother Allen is black; they have hardly kept in touch since becoming adults.  The two brothers' excitement soon turns to disillusionment.  The servants believe that the château is rightfully theirs and are ready to do anything to prevent the two Yanks from selling it.  The battle-lines are soon drawn...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jesse Peretz
  • Script: Thomas Bidegain, Jesse Peretz
  • Cinematographer: Tom Richmond
  • Music: Patrik Bartosch, Nathan Larson, Nina Persson
  • Cast: Sylvie Testud (Isabelle), Benjamin Tessier (Sebastien), Philippe Nahon (Pierre), Maria Verdi (Sabine), Didier Flamand (Jean), Paul Rudd (Graham Granville), Romany Malco (Allen 'Rex' Granville), Nathalie Jouen (Real Estate Agent), James Lyons (First Family of Buyers), Pierre Michaud (First Family of Buyers), Christian Marti (Second Family of Buyers), Marina Girand (Second Family of Buyers), Jonathan Grosskopf (Second Family of Buyers), Alexis Grosskopf (Second Family of Buyers), Adèle Grosskopf (Second Family of Buyers), Laura Grosskopf (Second Family of Buyers), Donal Logue (Sonny)
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English / French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 91 min

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