Les arcandiers (1991)
In this surreal comedy, Tonio works very hard for every bit of ill-gotten cash he can get his hands on, but he remains a poor criminal in both senses of the word. He and his buddies Bruno and Hercule think they have the solution to their pocketbook woes. The body of St. Bernadette has been miraculously preserved from decay and is a central object of pilgrimage in the shrine where it is kept. Why not steal that and hold it for ransom? The criminal gang is well able to pull this coup off and are soon in possession of one perfectly preserved corpse and a very fancy coffin. It's too bad for them that the church seems to have a limitless supply of these and doesn't want the one they stole back. Bemused, the lads set the coffin adrift on the river, only to be followed by it as they drive back upriver. In the course of carrying out their criminal designs, these lovable lugs encounter a variety of eccentric characters.
Cast
- Simon de La Brosse - Tonio
- Dominique Pinon - Bruno
- Géraldine Pailhas - Véronique / Bernadette Soubirous
- Charles Schneider - Hercule
- Yves Afonso - Engineer
- Rudy Moraes - Lamotte
- Christophe Rossignon - Brigadier
- Joachim Milleriou - Mobylette thief
- André Dupon - Micheton
- Robert Darmel - Gas station attendant
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les arcandiers about?
- In this surreal comedy, Tonio works very hard for every bit of ill-gotten cash he can get his hands on, but he remains a poor criminal in both senses of the word. He and his buddies Bruno and Hercule think they have the solution to their pocketbook woes. The body of St. Bernadette has been miraculously preserved from decay and is a central object of pilgrimage in the shrine where it is kept. Why not steal that and hold it for ransom? The criminal gang is well able to pull this coup off and are soon in possession of one perfectly preserved corpse and a very fancy coffin. It's too bad for them that the church seems to have a limitless supply of these and doesn't want the one they stole back. Bemused, the lads set the coffin adrift on the river, only to be followed by it as they drive back upriver. In the course of carrying out their criminal designs, these lovable lugs encounter a variety of eccentric characters.
- Who directed Les arcandiers?
- Les arcandiers was directed by Manuel Sanchez.
- Who stars in Les arcandiers?
- Les arcandiers stars Simon de La Brosse, Dominique Pinon, Géraldine Pailhas, Charles Schneider, Yves Afonso, Rudy Moraes.
- How long is Les arcandiers?
- Les arcandiers has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Les arcandiers?
- Les arcandiers is a Drama film.
- Where was Les arcandiers produced?
- Les arcandiers was produced in France.