Une époque formidable
Synopsis
Michel Berthier, a senior executive at a mattress manufacturing company, has just been fired. As he does not dare to tell the truth to Juliette, his partner, he goes into debt to maintain the family’s standard of living, showering them with gifts. But soon he can no longer lie, and he decides to leave the house. After losing his money, his car, and his shoes, he meets Toubib, Mimosa, and Crayon, three “homeless” people who wash themselves in the restrooms at the Gare de l’Est. They take him under their wing and lead him to break into his former company in order to get sleeping bags and beds.
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Gérard Jugnot
Michel Berthier
Richard Bohringer
'Toubib'
Victoria Abril
Juliette Berthier
Ticky Holgado
'Crayon'
Roland Blanche
'Copi'
Chick Ortega
'Mimosa'
Eric Prat
Malakian
Charlotte de Turckheim
Rita
Zabou Breitman
Interviewer
Julien Harlay
Vincent Berthier
Beryl Le Lasseur
Emilie Berthier
Catherine Alcover
Mrs. Cohen
Raymond Aquilon
West Indian American Bed
Carole Brenner
Damaged tart
Pierre Chevallier
Internal soft
Isabelle Courger
Hostess friend
Laurent Gamelon
Rugged muscular
Hervé Hiolle
Head hunter
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Jugnot
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Jugnot, Philippe Lopes-Curval
- Original Score
- Francis Cabrel
- Original Title
- Une époque formidable
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- CiBy 2000, G.P.F.I., Novo Arturo Films, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Jugnot
Gérard Jugnot, Philippe Lopes-Curval
Francis Cabrel
Gérard de Battista
Catherine Kelber
Jean-Claude Fleury, Alain Depardieu
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffroy Larcher
Production Design
Catherine Kelber
Editor
Francis Cabrel
Original Music Composer
Martine Rapin
Costume Design
Gérard de Battista
Director of Photography
Gérard Jugnot
Director
Jean-Claude Fleury
Producer
Gérard Jugnot
Screenplay
Philippe Lopes-Curval
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Une époque formidable
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What is Une époque formidable about?
Michel Berthier, a senior executive at a mattress manufacturing company, has just been fired. As he does not dare to tell the truth to Juliette, his partner, he goes into debt to maintain the family’s standard of living, showering them with gifts. But soon he can no longer lie, and he decides to leave the house. After losing his money, his car, and his shoes, he meets Toubib, Mimosa, and Crayon, three “homeless” people who wash themselves in the restrooms at the Gare de l’Est. They take him under their wing and lead him to break into his former company in order to get sleeping bags and beds.
Who directed Une époque formidable?
Une époque formidable was directed by Gérard Jugnot.
Who stars in Une époque formidable?
The principal cast of Une époque formidable includes Gérard Jugnot, Richard Bohringer, Victoria Abril, Ticky Holgado, Roland Blanche.
When was Une époque formidable released and how long is it?
Une époque formidable was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Une époque formidable?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Une époque formidable was composed by Francis Cabrel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Une époque formidable?
Une époque formidable holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).