The Frenchman's Son
Le Fils du Français
Synopsis
A young boy and his two grandmothers flee from headhunters and other villainous types in the Brazilian rain forest in this wacky family adventure. Benjamin, whose mom is dead and whose dad is off in the jungle searching for gold, is more cool-headed than his two grandmothers, both of whom hate one another. Upper class teacher bristles at the coarse behavior of working class Suzanne, who shoplifts and cheats at cards. Soon bad guys threaten them, and the chase begins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Lauzier
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Lauzier
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Le Fils du Français
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Film Par Film, TF1 Films Production, TPS Cinéma, Cofimage 10
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Lauzier
Gérard Lauzier
Vladimir Cosma
Georges Klotz
Jean-Louis Livi
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Lauzier
Director
Gérard Lauzier
Writer
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
Georges Klotz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frenchman's Son
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What is The Frenchman's Son about?
A young boy and his two grandmothers flee from headhunters and other villainous types in the Brazilian rain forest in this wacky family adventure. Benjamin, whose mom is dead and whose dad is off in the jungle searching for gold, is more cool-headed than his two grandmothers, both of whom hate one another. Upper class teacher bristles at the coarse behavior of working class Suzanne, who shoplifts and cheats at cards. Soon bad guys threaten them, and the chase begins.
Who directed The Frenchman's Son?
The Frenchman's Son was directed by Gérard Lauzier.
Who stars in The Frenchman's Son?
The principal cast of The Frenchman's Son includes Fanny Ardant, Josiane Balasko, Thierry Frémont, David-Alexandre Parquier, Luca Barbareschi.
When was The Frenchman's Son released and how long is it?
The Frenchman's Son was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Frenchman's Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Frenchman's Son was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Frenchman's Son?
The Frenchman's Son holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).