

Banzaï
Synopsis
Michel works there manically solving people's problems over the phone. He is about to tie the knot with his girl friend Isabelle, an airline hostess. She flies all over the world, he hates to leave the office. A series of madcap mishaps involving theft or injury (as you would expect in his line of work) ensues after Michel promises Isabelle nothing will delay their marriage and she promises in turn that she's done flying. Once this unlikely promise is made, it becomes premise and both are forced into escalating white lies to maintain the appearance of keeping their word. Their predicament mounts as Isabelle is forced to do a few more flights, while Michel is compelled to travel to New York, Tunisia, and finally Hong Kong, where they are finally reunited in the throes of a contrived and hilarious drug deal involving a 747, water taxi chases, and martial arts.
Top Cast
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Michel Bernardin
Valérie Mairesse
Isabelle Morizet, fiancée de Michel
Marthe Villalonga
Mme Bernardin, mère de Michel
Rabah Loucif
Rachid
Didier Kaminka
Paul, le cousin de Michel
François Perrot
Le président de "Planète Assistance"
Éva Darlan
Carole, un médecin de "Planète Assistance"
Zabou Breitman
Sophia, de l'agence de voyages, l'amie d'Isabelle
Rachid Ferrache
Julien, le garçon qu'il faut rapatrier de Tunisie
Jean-Marie Proslier
L'homme d'affaires dans le Concorde
Isabelle Attali
L'hôtesse du vol Paris-Tunis
Dominique Balzer
Robert
Gérard Holtz
Le journaliste de la télévision
André Chaumeau
Le vendeur de meubles
Jean Cherlian
Le premier flic
Bernard Cazassus
Le premier clodo
Jean-Claude Martin
Le père de Julien
Aline Bertrand
La dame âgée qui vend son pavillon
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 22, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Zidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Zidi
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Banzaï
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Renn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Zidi
Claude Zidi, Didier Kaminka, Michel Fabre
Vladimir Cosma
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Nicole Saunier
Pierre Grunstein, Claude Berri
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Zidi
Director
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Director of Photography
Claude Zidi
Screenplay
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Nicole Saunier
Editor
Claude Berri
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Banzaï.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banzaï
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Banzaï about?
Michel works there manically solving people's problems over the phone. He is about to tie the knot with his girl friend Isabelle, an airline hostess. She flies all over the world, he hates to leave the office. A series of madcap mishaps involving theft or injury (as you would expect in his line of work) ensues after Michel promises Isabelle nothing will delay their marriage and she promises in turn that she's done flying. Once this unlikely promise is made, it becomes premise and both are forced into escalating white lies to maintain the appearance of keeping their word. Their predicament mounts as Isabelle is forced to do a few more flights, while Michel is compelled to travel to New York, Tunisia, and finally Hong Kong, where they are finally reunited in the throes of a contrived and hilarious drug deal involving a 747, water taxi chases, and martial arts.
Who directed Banzaï?
Banzaï was directed by Claude Zidi.
Who stars in Banzaï?
The principal cast of Banzaï includes Coluche, Valérie Mairesse, Marthe Villalonga, Rabah Loucif, Didier Kaminka.
When was Banzaï released and how long is it?
Banzaï was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Banzaï?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Banzaï was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Banzaï?
Banzaï holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).

















