Jet Set (2000)
In the working-class Paris suburb of Montreuil, Jimmy's restaurant, the Bombay Bar, is on the verge of being closed down by creditors. Jimmy is despondent -- the fact that his wife is about to have a baby isn't helping matters -- when he and his business partner Fifi find unlikely inspiration in the form of "Riches et Sympas," a TV show dedicated to the lives of the rich and famous. Figuring that getting the "right" people to frequent their business will ensure its reputation, Jimmy and Fifi persuade Jimmy's friend, the laid-back, unemployed Mike, to pose as a nobleman and lure his moneyed associates to the Bombay Bar. Mike agrees, and after crashing a posh charity ball, he finds himself being taken in by the likes of society fixture Arthus de Poulignac and Evrard, the latter of whom ensconces Mike in his private mansion. Unfortunately, Mike soon becomes a little too fond of his newly-acquired lifestyle, leaving Jimmy to wonder what to do with the monster he unwittingly created.
Cast
- Samuel Le Bihan - Mike
- Lambert Wilson - Arthus de Poulignac
- Bruno Solo - Jimmy
- Estelle Larrivaz - Lydia
- Lorànt Deutsch - Fifi
- Ornella Muti - Camilla Balbeck
- Ariadna Gil - Andréa Dionakis
- José Garcia - Mellor da Silva
- Guillaume Gallienne - Evrard
- Elli Medeiros - Danièle Joubert
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jet Set about?
- In the working-class Paris suburb of Montreuil, Jimmy's restaurant, the Bombay Bar, is on the verge of being closed down by creditors. Jimmy is despondent -- the fact that his wife is about to have a baby isn't helping matters -- when he and his business partner Fifi find unlikely inspiration in the form of "Riches et Sympas," a TV show dedicated to the lives of the rich and famous. Figuring that getting the "right" people to frequent their business will ensure its reputation, Jimmy and Fifi persuade Jimmy's friend, the laid-back, unemployed Mike, to pose as a nobleman and lure his moneyed associates to the Bombay Bar. Mike agrees, and after crashing a posh charity ball, he finds himself being taken in by the likes of society fixture Arthus de Poulignac and Evrard, the latter of whom ensconces Mike in his private mansion. Unfortunately, Mike soon becomes a little too fond of his newly-acquired lifestyle, leaving Jimmy to wonder what to do with the monster he unwittingly created.
- Who directed Jet Set?
- Jet Set was directed by Fabien Onteniente.
- Who stars in Jet Set?
- Jet Set stars Samuel Le Bihan, Lambert Wilson, Bruno Solo, Estelle Larrivaz, Lorànt Deutsch, Ornella Muti.
- How long is Jet Set?
- Jet Set has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Jet Set?
- Jet Set is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Jet Set?
- Jet Set had a budget of $7M.
- Where was Jet Set produced?
- Jet Set was produced in Spain, France.