Tchao pantin (1983)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Claude Berri

Writers:

Alain Page (novel)
Claude Berri (scenario)

Release Date:

21 December 1983 (France)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Lambert, a burned-out case, works the night shift at a gas station, rarely speaking, living alone, drinking...

Plot Keywords:

Punk | Gas Station | Motorcycle | Revenge | Alcoholism

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Coluche	...	Lambert
Richard Anconina	...	Bensoussan
Agnès Soral	...	Lola
Mahmoud Zemmouri	...	Rachid
Philippe Léotard	...	Bauer
Albert Dray	...	Sylvio
Ben Smaïl	...	Mahmoud
Pierrick Mescam	...	First client service station
Mickaël Pichet	...	Mickey
Michel Paul	...	Momo
Annie Kerani	...	Black Lady
Vincent Martin	...	Second customer service station

Runtime:

Colombia:93 min | USA:100 min

Country:

France

Language:

French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

35 rue Charlot, Paris 3, Paris, France

Company:

Renn Productions

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"Tchao Pantin" is a great movie. Its characters are all down to earth and have real feelings. Lambert, the burn-out alcoholic who works at the gas station befriends Bensoussan, a small-time pusher. The story goes on about their friendship, but breaks off into a new level when Bensoussan is killed. Lambert's not sure to risk his life and avenge him, but the perseverance of Bensoussan's latest girlfriend, Lola, convinces him. Even though the movie might run a little slow at times, it nevertheless exceeds in giving off exciting vibes (action and great dialogue). It's an interesting movie about a somewhat awkward relationship, but it works. It's the best thing about it. Side note, I'm just a little confused about the title and what it stands for. Anyway, you should really check it out, and you might even see an adaptation of it in a few years.