Max & Bobo
Max et Bobo
Synopsis
Max is a Sicilian living in Brussels who makes a living as a hairdresser. His flourishing business goes bankrupt when he gets hairdresser's eczema overnight. He loses his customers and his wife. What is more, he is in trouble with the law. At the police station, he encounters heavyweight Bobo who asks him for all his money. When Max refuses, Bobo gets the impression that he must be tough. In reality, he just wants to be left alone. In his good old days, Max never cared for anyone, so now there is no one he can turn to. Bobo, who spent all his life in foster homes and youth centers, seems to be the only one to care for him. Together they devise a plan to find some quick money. Bobo's idea is to rob a jewelry store.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frédéric Fonteyne
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Blasband
- Original Score
- Jeannot Sanavia
- Original Title
- Max et Bobo
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Artémis Productions, Lazennec Films, Samsa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frédéric Fonteyne
Philippe Blasband
Jeannot Sanavia
Virginie Saint-Martin
Sandrine Deegen
Claude Waringo, Patrick Quinet
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Waringo
Producer
Sandrine Deegen
Editor
Frédéric Fonteyne
Director
Véronique Melery
Production Design
Virginie Saint-Martin
Director of Photography
Jeannot Sanavia
Original Music Composer
Philippe Blasband
Screenplay
Patrick Quinet
Producer
Anne Fournier
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Max & Bobo
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What is Max & Bobo about?
Max is a Sicilian living in Brussels who makes a living as a hairdresser. His flourishing business goes bankrupt when he gets hairdresser's eczema overnight. He loses his customers and his wife. What is more, he is in trouble with the law. At the police station, he encounters heavyweight Bobo who asks him for all his money. When Max refuses, Bobo gets the impression that he must be tough. In reality, he just wants to be left alone. In his good old days, Max never cared for anyone, so now there is no one he can turn to. Bobo, who spent all his life in foster homes and youth centers, seems to be the only one to care for him. Together they devise a plan to find some quick money. Bobo's idea is to rob a jewelry store.
Who directed Max & Bobo?
Max & Bobo was directed by Frédéric Fonteyne.
Who stars in Max & Bobo?
The principal cast of Max & Bobo includes Alfredo Pea, Jan Hammenecker, Jean-Marie Petiniot, Ludo Busschots, Nathalie Laroche.
When was Max & Bobo released and how long is it?
Max & Bobo was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Max & Bobo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Max & Bobo was composed by Jeannot Sanavia.