Family Business
Conseil de famille
Synopsis
A recently released safecracker returns to stealing in order to support his family. After several successful thefts, he decides to induct his teenage son into the 'family business'.
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Johnny Hallyday
Louis, the Father
Fanny Ardant
Marianne, the Mother
Guy Marchand
Maximilien Faucon
Rémi Martin
François, the Son
Caroline Pochon
Martine, the Daughter
Fabrice Luchini
Shady Lawyer
Françoise Bette
The Sister in Law
Ann-Gisel Glass
Sophie
Julien Bertheau
Owner of the Darts House
Robert Deslandes
Neighbor in Brittany
Rosine Cadoret
Neighbor on the Balcony
Philippe De Brugada
Enraged Owner
Michel Crémadès
Darty Installer
Gérard Dubois
Metro Man
Anne Macina
Monique
Vincent Martin
Pierre
Françoise Michaud
Nicole
Charly Chemouny
Bulgarian Twin
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 3, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Screenplay & Story
- Costa-Gavras
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Conseil de famille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, KG Productions, Films A2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Costa-Gavras
Costa-Gavras, Francis Ryck
Georges Delerue
Robert Alazraki
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Michèle Ray-Gavras
Department Leadership Roster
Costa-Gavras
Director
Costa-Gavras
Screenplay
Michèle Ray-Gavras
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Robert Alazraki
Director of Photography
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Editor
Eric Simon
Production Design
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Business
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Family Business about?
A recently released safecracker returns to stealing in order to support his family. After several successful thefts, he decides to induct his teenage son into the 'family business'.
Who directed Family Business?
Family Business was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who stars in Family Business?
The principal cast of Family Business includes Johnny Hallyday, Fanny Ardant, Guy Marchand, Rémi Martin, Caroline Pochon.
When was Family Business released and how long is it?
Family Business was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did Family Business make at the box office?
Family Business grossed $7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Family Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Family Business was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Family Business based on a book or true story?
Family Business is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Ryck".