Max & Bobo (1998)
Max is a Sicilian living in Brussels who makes a living as a hairdresser. His flourishing business goes bankrupt when he gets hairdresser's eczema overnight. He loses his customers and his wife. What is more, he is in trouble with the law. At the police station, he encounters heavyweight Bobo who asks him for all his money. When Max refuses, Bobo gets the impression that he must be tough. In reality, he just wants to be left alone. In his good old days, Max never cared for anyone, so now there is no one he can turn to. Bobo, who spent all his life in foster homes and youth centers, seems to be the only one to care for him. Together they devise a plan to find some quick money. Bobo's idea is to rob a jewelry store.
Director: Frédéric Fonteyne
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 21, 1998
Cast
- Alfredo Pea - Max
- Jan Hammenecker - Bobo
- Jean-Marie Petiniot - L'inspecteur
- Ludo Busschots - Bertrand
- Nathalie Laroche - Gisèle
- Bernard Sens - Pol
- Reine-Isabelle Léon - Nadia
- Amid Chakir - Jean-Pierre
Screenplay
- Philippe Blasband (Screenplay)
Music: Jeannot Sanavia
Cinematography: Virginie Saint-Martin
Editing: Sandrine Deegen
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Frédéric Fonteyne
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Max & Bobo about?
- Max is a Sicilian living in Brussels who makes a living as a hairdresser. His flourishing business goes bankrupt when he gets hairdresser's eczema overnight. He loses his customers and his wife. What is more, he is in trouble with the law. At the police station, he encounters heavyweight Bobo who asks him for all his money. When Max refuses, Bobo gets the impression that he must be tough. In reality, he just wants to be left alone. In his good old days, Max never cared for anyone, so now there is no one he can turn to. Bobo, who spent all his life in foster homes and youth centers, seems to be the only one to care for him. Together they devise a plan to find some quick money. Bobo's idea is to rob a jewelry store.
- Who directed Max & Bobo?
- Max & Bobo was directed by Frédéric Fonteyne.
- Who stars in Max & Bobo?
- Max & Bobo stars Alfredo Pea, Jan Hammenecker, Jean-Marie Petiniot, Ludo Busschots, Nathalie Laroche, Bernard Sens.
- How long is Max & Bobo?
- Max & Bobo has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Max & Bobo?
- Max & Bobo is a Drama, Comedy film.