Two men flee to the countryside to escape their sexual duties and settle for a quiet, rustic life.
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| Jean-Pierre Marielle | ... |
Paul Dufour
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| Jean Rochefort | ... |
Albert
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| Bernard Blier | ... |
Le curé
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| Brigitte Fossey | ... |
Suzanne Dufour
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| Claude Piéplu | ... |
L'ancien combattant
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| Pierre Bertin | ... |
Le chanoine
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Michel Peyrelon | ... |
Le P.D.G.
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| Dora Doll | ... |
L'adjudante / Sergeant
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Micheline Kahn | ... |
Geneviève
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| Jacques Rispal | ... |
L'assassin
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Jacques Denis | ... |
Un maquisard
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Sylvie Joly | ... |
La médecin chef
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| Claudine Beccarie | ... |
La cliente cossue
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| Gérard Jugnot | ... |
Un suiveur
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| Dominique Davray | ... |
Une employée du laboratoire
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Michel Fortin | ... |
L'homme chevauché
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| Liliane Rovère | ... |
Une femme soldat
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| Rita Maiden | ... |
Une candidate
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| Dominique Lavanant | ... |
La candidate myope
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Catherine Alcover |
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| Jenny Arasse | ... |
Une employée du labo
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Bénédicte Ardiley |
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Guénolé Azerthiope |
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Pauline Baba |
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René Bériard |
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| Françoise Bertin | ... |
Une employée du labo
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Florence Blot | ... |
Une employée du labo
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| Jenny Clève | ... |
Une employée du labo
(as Jenny Clèves)
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Michèle Collinson |
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Dominique Constanza |
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Monique Darpy | ... |
La femme de 'Maurice'
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| David Gabison | ... |
Un passager du train
(as Alain David)
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Pierre Decazes | ... |
L'homme marié sur le quai de la gare
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| Brigitte Defrance |
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Nicole Desailly | ... |
Une employée du labo
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Simone Duhart | ... |
Une employée du labo
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Brigitte Dunsky |
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Nicole Evans | ... |
Une candidate
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Lydia Feld |
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Pierre Frag | ... |
Le patron du café
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Claude Furlan |
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| Nicole Garcia | ... |
Une employée du labo
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Florence Giorgetti | ... |
Une voyageuse RER
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Suzel Goffre |
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Nicky Gorska |
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Alain Kostinger |
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Maria Laborit |
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René Lafleur |
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Christine Locquin | ... |
Une voyageuse RER
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Stéphanie Loïk | ... |
Une candidate
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| Valérie Mairesse | ... |
Claudine
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Colette Mareuil | ... |
Une employée du labo
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M'Barek |
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| Laurence Mercier |
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Sylvie Matton | ... |
L'exhibitionniste dans le RER
(as Sylvie Meyer)
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Jacqueline Moresco |
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Catherine Mouton |
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Christiane Muller | ... |
La femme du train
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| Muni | ... |
Une candidate
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| Maïté Nahyr | ... |
Une femme soldat
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Eurydice Olivier |
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Jean Perin |
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| Denise Péron | ... |
Une employée du labo
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| Marie Pillet | ... |
Une femme soldat
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Fanny Renan |
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Catherine Rethi |
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Laurence Schuman | ... |
(as Laurence Schumann)
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| Liliane Sorval | ... |
Une candidate
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Françoise Thuries | ... |
(as Françoise Thuriès)
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| Marie Verdi |
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| Marthe Villalonga | ... |
Une employée du labo
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Susan Wolf | ... |
(as Suzan Wolf)
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Marion Womble | ... |
(as Marrion Womble)
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Ellen Earl | ... |
Une candidate (uncredited)
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Étienne Jaumillot | ... |
Un voyageur dans le train (uncredited)
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Roland Mallet | ... |
(uncredited)
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Christine Moro | ... |
(uncredited)
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Marlène Myller | ... |
Une voyageuse RER (uncredited)
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Jean Perrot | ... |
Le marié (uncredited)
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Laure Valente | ... |
(uncredited)
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Georges Vasseur | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bertrand Blier | ||
Written by
| Bertrand Blier | ... | (original scenario and dialogue) & |
| Philippe Dumarçay | ... | (original scenario and dialogue) |
Produced by
| Bernard Artigues | ... | producer |
| Claude Berri | ... | producer |
| Christian Fechner | ... | producer |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| Claude Renoir | ||
Editing by
| Claudine Merlin | ||
Editorial Department
| Annick Menier | ... | assistant editor (as Annick Ménier) |
| Elisabeth Moulinier | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Jean André | ||
Costume Design by
| Michèle Cerf | ||
Makeup Department
| Monique Archambault | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Henri Brichetti | ... | director of production: itvs |
| Christine Gozlan | ... | unit manager |
| Jean-Louis Lapassade | ... | unit manager |
| François Menny | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean Cadran | ... | assistant director |
| Michel Leroy | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert André | ... | assistant production designer |
| Georges Glon | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| Pierluigi Scarpantonio | ... | audio restorer |
| William Robert Sivel | ... | sound |
| Georges Vaglio | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Charles-Henri Assola | ... | special effects |
| Christian Bourqui | ... | special effects |
| Michel Naudin | ... | special effects |
| Paul Trielli | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Claude Carliez | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Michel Berreur | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| René Chabal | ... | first assistant camera |
| Maurice Chapiron | ... | still photographer |
| Jean-Paul Jarry | ... | assistant camera |
| Yves Rodallec | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Daniel Humair | ... | musician: drums |
| José Souc | ... | musician: jazz guitar |
| Slam Stewart | ... | musician: bass and vocals |
| Maurice Vander | ... | musician: piano |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annie Maurel | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AMLF (1976) (France) (theatrical)
- Canal+ (1985) (France) (tv)
- Canal+ (2001) (France) (tv)
- New Line Cinema (1977) (United States) (subtitled)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Thirsty for freedom, Paul, a married Parisian gynaecologist fed up with the female anatomy, has an eye-opening encounter with perfect stranger Albert, a kindred spirit. As one thing leads to another, they realise enough is enough, and having grown tired of their wives' constant demands, the two men decide to quit their jobs and renounce their former lives on a whim. Now, there is no turning back, and the solution to their problems lies in the lush French countryside, where a new, carefree, and guilt-free life awaits them. However, there is no such thing as a foolproof plan. Is Paul and Albert's brave movement against female oppression doomed to fail? Written by Nick Riganas |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bertrand Blied directed his own father Bernard Blier in this movie. See more » |