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The Corsican File

L'Enquête corse

Synopsis

Jack Palmer is a Paris-based detective with a huge ego. Ange Leoni is a rebel native of Corsica whose location can't be pinned down by even the most dogged of detectives. Approached by an obscure, small-time attorney and charged with the seemingly simple task of locating the missing Leoni, gifted gumshoe Palmer accepts the job under the assumption that it will be the easiest money of his professional career. But this superstar sleuth is about to find out just how mistaken he was...

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L'Enquête Corse

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 11, 2004

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alain Berbérian
Screenplay & Story
Pétillon, Michel Delgado, Christian Clavier
Original Score
Alexandre Desplat
Original Title
L'Enquête corse
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French, Corsican
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Gaumont, Ouille Productions, Légende Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alain Berbérian

Screenplay & Story

Pétillon, Michel Delgado, Christian Clavier

Original Score & Music

Alexandre Desplat

Director of Photography

Pascal Gennesseaux

Film Editing

Véronique Parnet

Producers

Alain Goldman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Pétillon

Department Leadership Roster

Alexandre Desplat

Alexandre Desplat

Original Music Composer

Florence Sadaune

Costume Design

Véronique Parnet

Editor

Jean-Jacques Gernolle

Production Design

Alain Berbérian

Alain Berbérian

Director

Pascal Gennesseaux

Pascal Gennesseaux

Director of Photography

Michel Delgado

Michel Delgado

Writer

Alain Goldman

Alain Goldman

Producer

Christian Clavier

Christian Clavier

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Corsican File

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What is The Corsican File about?

Jack Palmer is a Paris-based detective with a huge ego. Ange Leoni is a rebel native of Corsica whose location can't be pinned down by even the most dogged of detectives. Approached by an obscure, small-time attorney and charged with the seemingly simple task of locating the missing Leoni, gifted gumshoe Palmer accepts the job under the assumption that it will be the easiest money of his professional career. But this superstar sleuth is about to find out just how mistaken he was...

Who directed The Corsican File?

The Corsican File was directed by Alain Berbérian.

Who stars in The Corsican File?

The principal cast of The Corsican File includes Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Caterina Murino, Didier Flamand, Pierre Salasca.

When was The Corsican File released and how long is it?

The Corsican File was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for The Corsican File?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Corsican File was composed by Alexandre Desplat.

Is The Corsican File based on a book or true story?

The Corsican File is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Pétillon".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Corsican File?

The Corsican File holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).