Potiche
Synopsis
Suzanne Pujol is the submissive wife of a rich industrialist who is as unpleasant with his family as with his workers. Following a strike in the company, Suzanne takes the place of her husband, who is disowned by his staff. She proves to be a woman of leadership and action, which provokes the anger of her husband and her former lover, a communist deputy...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Giuliani, Pierre Mondy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Grédy, Pierre Barillet
- Original Title
- Potiche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- TF1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Giuliani, Pierre Mondy
Jean-Pierre Grédy, Pierre Barillet
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Giuliani
Director
Pierre Mondy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Potiche
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What is Potiche about?
Suzanne Pujol is the submissive wife of a rich industrialist who is as unpleasant with his family as with his workers. Following a strike in the company, Suzanne takes the place of her husband, who is disowned by his staff. She proves to be a woman of leadership and action, which provokes the anger of her husband and her former lover, a communist deputy...
Who directed Potiche?
Potiche was directed by Dominique Giuliani, Pierre Mondy.
Who stars in Potiche?
The principal cast of Potiche includes Jacqueline Maillan, Jacques Jouanneau, Pierre Maguelon, Christian Defleur, Patricia Karim.
When was Potiche released and how long is it?
Potiche was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.