Mon père, il m'a sauvé la vie (2001)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

José Giovanni

Writers:

José Giovanni (novel)
José Giovanni (screenplay)

Release Date:

25 April 2001 (France)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Joe, international poker player, is considered an irresponsible family-chief. His two sons drifted into gangsterism. The older dies from it. The younger, Manu, was sentenced to death. Joe takes on to a terrific battle in order to save his son. Will he succeed in it? For life has more than one trick in its well-worn sleeve.

Plot Keywords:

Adaptation Directed By Original Author | Based On Novel

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Bruno Cremer	...	Joe
Vincent Lecoeur	...	Manu
Rufus	...	Grinval
Michelle Goddet	...	Emilie
Nicolas Abraham	...	Maître Hecquet
Maria Pitarresi	...	Doriane Teneraux
Eric Defosse	...	Manouche
Cédric Chevalme	...	Barthy
Gabriel Briand	...	Patron du bistrot
Charlotte Kady	...	La prostituée
François Perrot	...	Santos
Christian Auger	...	Le condamné qui ne veut pas mourir
Michel Cordes	...	Pierre Mondolini
Philippe Duclos	...	Surveillant Cobra
Sophie Ladmiral	...	Patronne auberge

Also Known As:

Il avait dans le coeur des jardins introuvables (France) (working title)
My Father Saved My Life (International: English title)

Runtime:

115 min

Country:

France

Language:

French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS

Certification:

France:U | Spain:13 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud)

Company:

Canal+

Movie Connections:

Features Le trou (1960)

Impressive movie, made with by an open, talented, great mind.

I'm really impressed by the character of Manu, which is in fact the autobiographical version of José Giovanni, the writer and director. I think I might even start reading Giovanni's books! Great acting also by both Bruno Cremer (father) and Vincent Lecoeur (son).