Barracuda
Synopsis
Fred Astaire-fan Clément invites comic-book artist Luc to Sunday dinner with Clément and his wife Violette. Luc's girlfriend Margot announces her pregnancy, prompting Luc to forget about the invitation, but Clément insists that Luc join him. After Luc arrives and sees that Violette is only a life-size plastic doll, he decides to leave but gets clobbered on the head. Awakening, he finds he's been handcuffed to the bathroom sink and gagged. Cruelties ensue, with crazed Clément getting visionary advice from both Astaire and Violette.
Top Cast
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Guillaume Canet
Luc
Jean Rochefort
Monsieur Clément
Claire Keim
Margot
Michel Scourneau
Hallucination Clément
Rose Thiéry
Concierge
Cécile Cotte
Voisine repasseuse
Philippe Lefebvre
Pierre
Karine Nuris
Caroline
Marc-André Brunet
Le chef des pompiers
Franck Stepler
L'animateur télé
Mariame Kadi
La chanteuse
Tonio Descanvelle
Employé EDF
Katia Schuchman
La voisine du rez-de-chaussée
Daniel Guthmann
Pompier
Jochen Müller
Pompier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Haïm
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Lartigue, Patrick Olivier Meyer, Philippe Haïm, Marie Krüger
- Original Title
- Barracuda
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Era Films, Gemini Film, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Haïm
Nicolas Lartigue, Patrick Olivier Meyer, Philippe Haïm, Marie Krüger
Jean-Claude Thibaut
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Haïm
Director
Jean-Claude Thibaut
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barracuda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barracuda about?
Fred Astaire-fan Clément invites comic-book artist Luc to Sunday dinner with Clément and his wife Violette. Luc's girlfriend Margot announces her pregnancy, prompting Luc to forget about the invitation, but Clément insists that Luc join him. After Luc arrives and sees that Violette is only a life-size plastic doll, he decides to leave but gets clobbered on the head. Awakening, he finds he's been handcuffed to the bathroom sink and gagged. Cruelties ensue, with crazed Clément getting visionary advice from both Astaire and Violette.
Who directed Barracuda?
Barracuda was directed by Philippe Haïm.
Who stars in Barracuda?
The principal cast of Barracuda includes Guillaume Canet, Jean Rochefort, Claire Keim, Michel Scourneau, Rose Thiéry.
When was Barracuda released and how long is it?
Barracuda was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barracuda?
Barracuda holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: -12.