Les Faussaires
Synopsis
This comedy was shot in Tahiti. It focuses on the rocky relationship between Cohn, a local con man, and author Jack Baker who wants to profile Paul Gauguin in an upcoming book. Cohn, an obnoxious crook and pathological liar originally from Paris, has been the bane of the local population for years, yet despite his annoyances they will not arrest him. Hearing that Cohn owns an authentic Gauguin, Jack Baker makes his acquaintance. They do not get off to a great start, but eventually become friends after Cohn's secret is discovered.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frédéric Blum
- Screenplay & Story
- Romain Gary
- Original Title
- Les Faussaires
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Adélaïde Productions, Bymages 3, Canal+, Cofimage 5, France 2 Cinéma, Lumière, PROCIREP, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frédéric Blum
Romain Gary
Claire Pinheiro
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Pinheiro
Editor
Frédéric Blum
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Les Faussaires.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Les Faussaires.
list9
More Like Les Faussaires
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Les Faussaires
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Les Faussaires about?
This comedy was shot in Tahiti. It focuses on the rocky relationship between Cohn, a local con man, and author Jack Baker who wants to profile Paul Gauguin in an upcoming book. Cohn, an obnoxious crook and pathological liar originally from Paris, has been the bane of the local population for years, yet despite his annoyances they will not arrest him. Hearing that Cohn owns an authentic Gauguin, Jack Baker makes his acquaintance. They do not get off to a great start, but eventually become friends after Cohn's secret is discovered.
Who directed Les Faussaires?
Les Faussaires was directed by Frédéric Blum.
Who stars in Les Faussaires?
The principal cast of Les Faussaires includes Jean-Marc Barr, Gérard Jugnot, Yvon Arai, Viktor Lazlo, Claude Piéplu.
When was Les Faussaires released and how long is it?
Les Faussaires was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Les Faussaires based on a book or true story?
Les Faussaires is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Romain Gary".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Les Faussaires?
Les Faussaires holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).