The Target (1997)

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A young French sailor falls in love with a Russian tourist during a passion-filled three-day furlough, but is whisked away for a months worth of submarine duty before he can learn her last name and Moscow address. When he is finally freed again, he embarks upon a search for his lost love. Unfortunately, while his aim is true, his timing is off. His first stop is the broadcast headquarters of a major television network. He arrives shortly before the place blasted apart by a bomb. Later, he goes to the apartment of a noted talk-show host in hopes of receiving air-time during which he will plead for information concerning his lost love. But things don't come out as planned for somehow, the sailor ends up considered the prime suspect in the bombing while the real-life terrorist and his cohort, who happen to be in the same apartment building in hopes of knocking off a crooked judge.

Director: Pierre Courrège
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christian Gaubert
Cinematography: Yves Dahan
Editing: Nicole Saunier
Production: UFD
Country: Spain, France
Language: Français
Budget: $350,000
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Courrège
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Target about?
A young French sailor falls in love with a Russian tourist during a passion-filled three-day furlough, but is whisked away for a months worth of submarine duty before he can learn her last name and Moscow address. When he is finally freed again, he embarks upon a search for his lost love. Unfortunately, while his aim is true, his timing is off. His first stop is the broadcast headquarters of a major television network. He arrives shortly before the place blasted apart by a bomb. Later, he goes to the apartment of a noted talk-show host in hopes of receiving air-time during which he will plead for information concerning his lost love. But things don't come out as planned for somehow, the sailor ends up considered the prime suspect in the bombing while the real-life terrorist and his cohort, who happen to be in the same apartment building in hopes of knocking off a crooked judge.
Who directed The Target?
The Target was directed by Pierre Courrège.
Who stars in The Target?
The Target stars Daniel Russo, Sagamore Stévenin, Anémone, Hippolyte Girardot, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Tchee.
How long is The Target?
The Target has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Target?
The Target is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Target?
The Target had a budget of $350,000.
Where was The Target produced?
The Target was produced in Spain, France.