The Annuity (1972)

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Released:
1972-01-19

Overview:
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 ...

Director:
Pierre Tchernia

Runtime:
1h 40min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Michel Serrault
    as
    Louis Martinet
  • Claude Brasseur
    as
    Noël Galipeau à 39 ans
  • Rosy Varte
    as
    Elvire Galipeau
  • Odette Laure
    as
    Marguerite Galipeau
  • Jean-Pierre Darras
    as
    Emile Galipeau