The Annuity
Le Viager
Synopsis
In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...
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Michel Serrault
Louis Martinet
Claude Brasseur
Noël Galipeau à 39 ans
Rosy Varte
Elvire Galipeau
Odette Laure
Marguerite Galipeau
Jean-Pierre Darras
Emile Galipeau
Michel Galabru
Léon Galipeau
Yves Robert
Bucigny-Dumaine (le bel officier)
Jean Richard
Jo (un voyou)
René Aranda
Yves Barsacq
Un officier de gendarmerie
Robert Berri
Un invité du préfet de police
Jean Franval
Jacques Hilling
Le président du tribunal
Madeleine Clervanne
La grand-mère Galipeau
Noël Roquevert
Le grand-père Galipeau
Jacques Bodoin
Maître Laguarrigue, l'honnête notaire
Gérard Depardieu
Victor, le complice de Jo
Bernard Lavalette
Le député-maire de Saint-Tropez
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Tchernia
- Screenplay & Story
- René Goscinny, Pierre Tchernia
- Original Score
- Gérard Calvi
- Original Title
- Le Viager
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Dargaud, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Tchernia
René Goscinny, Pierre Tchernia
Gérard Calvi
Jean Tournier
Françoise Javet, Isabel García de Herreros
Leon Zuratas, René Goscinny
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Tchernia
Director
René Goscinny
Writer
Pierre Tchernia
Writer
Leon Zuratas
Producer
Jean Tournier
Director of Photography
Gladys de Segonzac
Costume Design
René Goscinny
Producer
Willy Holt
Production Design
Gérard Calvi
Original Music Composer
Françoise Javet
Editor
Isabel García de Herreros
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What is The Annuity about?
In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...
Who directed The Annuity?
The Annuity was directed by Pierre Tchernia.
Who stars in The Annuity?
The principal cast of The Annuity includes Michel Serrault, Claude Brasseur, Rosy Varte, Odette Laure, Jean-Pierre Darras.
When was The Annuity released and how long is it?
The Annuity was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Annuity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Annuity was composed by Gérard Calvi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Annuity?
The Annuity holds official age classifications: FR: TP.