Strictement personnel (1985)
The crimes and tragedies that tear apart one family seem overblown in the telling, yet this psychological drama about the miseries of one French policeman is compelling throughout. Jean (Pierre Arditi) is a cop and also a failed novelist who was abandoned by his father, brother, and sister after his mother died. The trio move to Paris where they set up an art scam that nets them considerable cash -- something Jean begins to figure out when he joins them for a family reunion. Little by little, he learns that his father is an expert forger, his stepmother's art gallery seems to be involved in the scam, his brother is a derelict and into drugs, his stepmother is a hooker in addition to all of this, and his sister runs an exercise gym for keeping prostitutes in shape. Things get worse -- just when everything seems bad enough, the stepmother is murdered and it is up to Jean to find the killer.
Cast
- Pierre Arditi - Jean Cottard
- Jacques Penot - Benoît
- Caroline Chaniolleau - Hélène
- Robert Rimbaud - Le père
- Jean Reno - Le détective Villechaize
- Maurice Baquet - Le concierge
- Michel Fortin - Georges Landrin
- Jean Bouise - Le commissaire
- François Berléand - Gérard
- Valentina Vargas - La masseuse
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Strictement personnel about?
- The crimes and tragedies that tear apart one family seem overblown in the telling, yet this psychological drama about the miseries of one French policeman is compelling throughout. Jean (Pierre Arditi) is a cop and also a failed novelist who was abandoned by his father, brother, and sister after his mother died. The trio move to Paris where they set up an art scam that nets them considerable cash -- something Jean begins to figure out when he joins them for a family reunion. Little by little, he learns that his father is an expert forger, his stepmother's art gallery seems to be involved in the scam, his brother is a derelict and into drugs, his stepmother is a hooker in addition to all of this, and his sister runs an exercise gym for keeping prostitutes in shape. Things get worse -- just when everything seems bad enough, the stepmother is murdered and it is up to Jean to find the killer.
- Who directed Strictement personnel?
- Strictement personnel was directed by Pierre Jolivet.
- Who stars in Strictement personnel?
- Strictement personnel stars Pierre Arditi, Jacques Penot, Caroline Chaniolleau, Robert Rimbaud, Jean Reno, Maurice Baquet.
- How long is Strictement personnel?
- Strictement personnel has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Strictement personnel?
- Strictement personnel is a Thriller film.
- Where was Strictement personnel produced?
- Strictement personnel was produced in France.