Bernie
Synopsis
Bernie, a 30 years old orphan, decides to leave his orphanage and find his parents. After an investigation, he meets Marion, a young heroin addict and falls in love with her. He believes that his family was victim of a plot and this is why they deserted him.
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Bernie (1996) - Teasers
Type: Teaser • Published 2015-07-11
Top Cast
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Claude Perron
Marion
Roland Blanche
Donald Willis
Albert Dupontel
Bernie Noël
Roland Bertin
Ramonda
Hélène Vincent
la mère
Catherine Samie
la grand-mère
Emmanuelle Bougerol
Marie-Solange Clermont
Alain Libolt
Me Clermont
Philippe Uchan
le député Vallois
Antoinette Moya
l'agent immobilier
Éric Elmosnino
le vendeur vidéo
Michel Vuillermoz
le travesti
Paul Le Person
Bernie, le gardien
Pascal Ternisien
Edouard Clermont
Loïc Houdré
Dealer
Yves Pignot
Directeur de l'orphelinat
Nicolas Marié
Le commissaire
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Dupontel
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Dupontel, Gilles Laurent
- Original Score
- Ramon Pipin
- Original Title
- Bernie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Contre Prod., Kasso Productions, Ulysse Films, Canal+, Rezo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Dupontel
Albert Dupontel, Gilles Laurent
Ramon Pipin
Guillaume Schiffman
Juliette Welfling
Jean-Michel Rey, Philippe Liégeois
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Dupontel
Director
Albert Dupontel
Screenplay
Gilles Laurent
Screenplay
Ramon Pipin
Original Music Composer
Guillaume Schiffman
Director of Photography
Juliette Welfling
Editor
Laurent Allaire
Production Design
Chattoune
Costume Design
Jean-Michel Rey
Producer
Philippe Liégeois
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bernie about?
Bernie, a 30 years old orphan, decides to leave his orphanage and find his parents. After an investigation, he meets Marion, a young heroin addict and falls in love with her. He believes that his family was victim of a plot and this is why they deserted him.
Who directed Bernie?
Bernie was directed by Albert Dupontel.
Who stars in Bernie?
The principal cast of Bernie includes Claude Perron, Roland Blanche, Albert Dupontel, Roland Bertin, Hélène Vincent.
When was Bernie released and how long is it?
Bernie was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Bernie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bernie was composed by Ramon Pipin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bernie?
Bernie holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).