Les Faussaires (1994)
This comedy was shot in Tahiti. It focuses on the rocky relationship between Cohn, a local con man, and author Jack Baker who wants to profile Paul Gauguin in an upcoming book. Cohn, an obnoxious crook and pathological liar originally from Paris, has been the bane of the local population for years, yet despite his annoyances they will not arrest him. Hearing that Cohn owns an authentic Gauguin, Jack Baker makes his acquaintance. They do not get off to a great start, but eventually become friends after Cohn's secret is discovered.
Director: Frédéric Blum
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 23, 1994
Cast
- Jean-Marc Barr - Jack Baker
- Gérard Jugnot - Sacha Cohn
- Yvon Arai - Tchong-Fat
- Viktor Lazlo - Meeva
- Claude Piéplu - Ryckmans
- Daniel Prévost - Jérôme Verdouillet
- François Perrot - Bizien
- Roland Bourcard - Richard Boulier
- Hélène de Saint-Père - La jeune femme terrasse
Screenplay
- Romain Gary (Novel)
Editing: Claire Pinheiro
Production: Adélaïde Productions, Bymages 3, Canal+, Cofimage 5, France 2 Cinéma, Lumière, PROCIREP, CNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Frédéric Blum
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Faussaires about?
- This comedy was shot in Tahiti. It focuses on the rocky relationship between Cohn, a local con man, and author Jack Baker who wants to profile Paul Gauguin in an upcoming book. Cohn, an obnoxious crook and pathological liar originally from Paris, has been the bane of the local population for years, yet despite his annoyances they will not arrest him. Hearing that Cohn owns an authentic Gauguin, Jack Baker makes his acquaintance. They do not get off to a great start, but eventually become friends after Cohn's secret is discovered.
- Who directed Les Faussaires?
- Les Faussaires was directed by Frédéric Blum.
- Who stars in Les Faussaires?
- Les Faussaires stars Jean-Marc Barr, Gérard Jugnot, Yvon Arai, Viktor Lazlo, Claude Piéplu, Daniel Prévost.
- How long is Les Faussaires?
- Les Faussaires has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Les Faussaires?
- Les Faussaires is a Comedy film.
- Where was Les Faussaires produced?
- Les Faussaires was produced in France.