A Bad Son
Un mauvais fils
“A film by Claude Sautet”
Synopsis
Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.
Top Cast
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Patrick Dewaere
Bruno Calgagni
Yves Robert
René Calgagni
Brigitte Fossey
Catherine
Claire Maurier
Madeleine
André Julien
André
David Pontremoli
Carlos
Pierre Maguelon
Le commissaire
Antoine Bourseiller
psychologue de l'hygiène mentale
Raouf Ben Yaghlane
Tailleb
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
Henri
Sandra Montaigu
fille au flipper
Dany Baye
fille au flipper
Franck-Olivier Bonnet
patron de l'entreprise de transport
Dominique Briand
officier de police
Dominique Zardi
contremaître
Mado Maurin
femme d'André
Etienne Chicot
Serge
Jacques Dufilho
Adrien Dussart
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Sautet
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Biasini, Claude Sautet, Jean-Paul Török
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Un mauvais fils
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.9M
- Production Studios
- Sara Films, Antenne 2, SFP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Sautet
Daniel Biasini, Claude Sautet, Jean-Paul Török
Philippe Sarde
Jean Boffety
Jacqueline Thiédot
Alain Sarde, Roland Girard
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Biasini
Screenplay
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Claude Sautet
Screenplay
Jean-Paul Török
Screenplay
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Thiédot
Editor
Claude Sautet
Director
Alain Sarde
Producer
Dominique André
Production Design
Roland Girard
Producer
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bad Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Bad Son about?
Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.
Who directed A Bad Son?
A Bad Son was directed by Claude Sautet.
Who stars in A Bad Son?
The principal cast of A Bad Son includes Patrick Dewaere, Yves Robert, Brigitte Fossey, Claire Maurier, André Julien.
When was A Bad Son released and how long is it?
A Bad Son was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did A Bad Son make at the box office?
A Bad Son grossed $7.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Bad Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bad Son was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bad Son?
A Bad Son holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP.