The Frenchman's Son (1999)
A young boy and his two grandmothers flee from headhunters and other villainous types in the Brazilian rain forest in this wacky family adventure. Benjamin, whose mom is dead and whose dad is off in the jungle searching for gold, is more cool-headed than his two grandmothers, both of whom hate one another. Upper class teacher bristles at the coarse behavior of working class Suzanne, who shoplifts and cheats at cards. Soon bad guys threaten them, and the chase begins.
Director: Gérard Lauzier
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 15, 1999
Cast
- Fanny Ardant - Anne
- Josiane Balasko - Suzanne
- Thierry Frémont - Jean
- David-Alexandre Parquier - Benjamin
- Luca Barbareschi - Aureliano
- Daniel Ceccaldi - Monsieur Oliver
- Fanny Valette - Iracema
- George Aguilar - Chef Indien
- Daniel Vérité - Trafiquant
- Franck-Olivier Bonnet - Gros homme aéroport
Screenplay
Music: Vladimir Cosma
Editing: Georges Klotz
Production: Film Par Film, TF1 Films Production, TPS Cinéma, Cofimage 10
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Gérard Lauzier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Frenchman's Son about?
- A young boy and his two grandmothers flee from headhunters and other villainous types in the Brazilian rain forest in this wacky family adventure. Benjamin, whose mom is dead and whose dad is off in the jungle searching for gold, is more cool-headed than his two grandmothers, both of whom hate one another. Upper class teacher bristles at the coarse behavior of working class Suzanne, who shoplifts and cheats at cards. Soon bad guys threaten them, and the chase begins.
- Who directed The Frenchman's Son?
- The Frenchman's Son was directed by Gérard Lauzier.
- Who stars in The Frenchman's Son?
- The Frenchman's Son stars Fanny Ardant, Josiane Balasko, Thierry Frémont, David-Alexandre Parquier, Luca Barbareschi, Daniel Ceccaldi.
- How long is The Frenchman's Son?
- The Frenchman's Son has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Frenchman's Son?
- The Frenchman's Son is a Adventure, Comedy, Family film.
- Where was The Frenchman's Son produced?
- The Frenchman's Son was produced in France.