For a Good Cause
C'est pour la bonne cause!
Synopsis
When 12-year-old Tonin's teacher announces that he is looking for volunteers to house one of several orphan African refugees for a month during their visit to Paris, the exuberent, well-meaning youth immediately offers his own abode. His classmates cheer and he feels happy until he broaches the subject with his parents. Daniel, the boy's father is delighted by his son's humanitarianism, but still says no. Not wanting to lose face at school, Tonin decides to take the visitor anyway and just keep him hidden for the next few weeks. This family-oriented French comedy follows his efforts to keep his new African guest, Moussa, a secret.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Fansten
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Fansten
- Original Score
- Jean-Marie Sénia
- Original Title
- C'est pour la bonne cause!
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, CNC, DDD 1867, Eurimages, France 3 Cinéma, Image Création, Les Films de la Chamade, Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I), Sofineurope, RTBF, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Fansten
Jacques Fansten
Jean-Marie Sénia
Laurent Machuel
Bernard Giglio
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Fansten
Director
Jacques Fansten
Writer
Laurent Machuel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About For a Good Cause
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What is For a Good Cause about?
When 12-year-old Tonin's teacher announces that he is looking for volunteers to house one of several orphan African refugees for a month during their visit to Paris, the exuberent, well-meaning youth immediately offers his own abode. His classmates cheer and he feels happy until he broaches the subject with his parents. Daniel, the boy's father is delighted by his son's humanitarianism, but still says no. Not wanting to lose face at school, Tonin decides to take the visitor anyway and just keep him hidden for the next few weeks. This family-oriented French comedy follows his efforts to keep his new African guest, Moussa, a secret.
Who directed For a Good Cause?
For a Good Cause was directed by Jacques Fansten.
Who stars in For a Good Cause?
The principal cast of For a Good Cause includes Antoine de Caunes, Dominique Blanc, Loic Freynet, Laurie Lefret, Gaspard Jassef.
When was For a Good Cause released and how long is it?
For a Good Cause was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for For a Good Cause?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For a Good Cause was composed by Jean-Marie Sénia.