Banzaï
1983 French film
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Banzaï is a 1983 French comedy film directed by Claude Zidi and starring Coluche. The film was released in France on March 23, 1983.
Directed byClaude Zidi
Written byClaude Zidi
Didier Kaminka
Michel Fabre[1]
Didier Kaminka
Michel Fabre[1]
Produced byClaude Berri
StarringColuche
| Banzaï | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Claude Zidi |
| Written by | Claude Zidi Didier Kaminka Michel Fabre[1] |
| Produced by | Claude Berri |
| Starring | Coluche |
| Cinematography | Jean-Jacques Tarbes[2] |
| Edited by | Nicole Saunier[1] |
| Music by | Vladimir Cosma[1] |
Production companies | Renn Productions Carthago film |
| Distributed by | AMLF[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | France |
Plot
Michel Bernardin works at Planet Assistance, an organisation that helps out Frenchmen who are in trouble in foreign countries.[3]
Behind the scenes
- The picture was shot in Hong Kong, the United States, Africa and France and has become a cult film.[3]
- According to Valérie Mairesse, Coluche suggested her as a replacement for singer actress Karen Cheryl (aka Isabelle Morizet), first cast as his girlfriend, when the latter's agent opposed to her involvement in that production.
Cast and roles
- Coluche - Michel Bernardin
- Valérie Mairesse - Isabelle Parisse
- Marthe Villalonga - Madame Bernardin
- Éva Darlan - Carole
- Zabou Breitman - Sophia
- Didier Kaminka - Cousin Paul
- Pascal N'Zonzi - Police Chief
- François Perrot - The boss of 'Mondial S.O.S.'
