So Long, Stooge
Tchao Pantin
Synopsis
In the 18th Arrondissement of Paris, Lambert, an aloof garage manager working the night shift at a petrol station spends his time drinking on the job, content in his own company. One night, Bensoussan, a small-time drug pusher in dire straits falls in on a stolen moped pretending to need a spark plug. The two men develop an unlikely friendship.
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Coluche
Lambert
Agnès Soral
Lola
Richard Anconina
Youseff Bensoussan
Mahmoud Zemmouri
Rachid, un intermédiaire
Philippe Léotard
Bauer
Mohamed Ben Smail
Mahmoud
Albert Dray
Sylvio, un grossiste de la « cam »
Annie Kerani
la jeune femme noire
Pierrick Mescam
le premier client de la station
Vincent Martin
le second client de la station
Michel Paul
Momo
Mickaël Pichet
Mickey
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Berri
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Berri, Alain Page
- Original Score
- Raïna Raï, Charlélie Couture
- Original Title
- Tchao Pantin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Renn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Berri
Claude Berri, Alain Page
Raïna Raï, Charlélie Couture
Bruno Nuytten
Hervé de Luze
Pierre Grunstein, Christian Spillemaecker
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Berri
Director
Pierre Grunstein
Producer
Bruno Nuytten
Director of Photography
Christian Spillemaecker
Producer
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Sylvie Gautrelet
Costume Design
Charlélie Couture
Original Music Composer
Claude Berri
Screenplay
Alain Page
Screenplay
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About So Long, Stooge
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What is So Long, Stooge about?
In the 18th Arrondissement of Paris, Lambert, an aloof garage manager working the night shift at a petrol station spends his time drinking on the job, content in his own company. One night, Bensoussan, a small-time drug pusher in dire straits falls in on a stolen moped pretending to need a spark plug. The two men develop an unlikely friendship.
Who directed So Long, Stooge?
So Long, Stooge was directed by Claude Berri.
Who stars in So Long, Stooge?
The principal cast of So Long, Stooge includes Coluche, Agnès Soral, Richard Anconina, Mahmoud Zemmouri, Philippe Léotard.
When was So Long, Stooge released and how long is it?
So Long, Stooge was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for So Long, Stooge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So Long, Stooge was composed by Raïna Raï, Charlélie Couture.
Is So Long, Stooge based on a book or true story?
So Long, Stooge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alain Page".
What is the age rating and content advisory for So Long, Stooge?
So Long, Stooge holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).