A Crime in Paradise (2001)
In the 1980 French countryside, farmer Jojo and his ill-tempered wife Lulu hate each other, though their respective interests speak against divorce. The only thing that keeps the oppressed Jojo from murder is the threat of the guillotine...
Director: Jean Becker
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: February 28, 2001
Cast
- Jacques Villeret - Jojo Braconnier
- Josiane Balasko - Lulu Braconnier
- André Dussollier - Maître Jacquard
- Suzanne Flon - La maîtresse
- Gérard Hernandez - Jacky
- Roland Magdane - Le patron du café
- Jacques Dacqmine - Laborde, président du tribunal
- Valérie Mairesse - Magali Gianelli, la femme du patron du café
- Dominique Lavanant - Mlle Goudilleux, la pharmacienne
- Daniel Prévost - l'avocat général
Screenplay
Music: Pierre Bachelet
Production: Josy Films, KJB Production, Les Films Christian Fechner, CNC, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
farm, countryside, village life, difficult childhood, knife, stamp, lawsuit, milk, trial, goat, remake, lawyer, alcoholic, wife murder, 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Crime in Paradise about?
- In the 1980 French countryside, farmer Jojo and his ill-tempered wife Lulu hate each other, though their respective interests speak against divorce. The only thing that keeps the oppressed Jojo from murder is the threat of the guillotine...
- Who directed A Crime in Paradise?
- A Crime in Paradise was directed by Jean Becker.
- Who stars in A Crime in Paradise?
- A Crime in Paradise stars Jacques Villeret, Josiane Balasko, André Dussollier, Suzanne Flon, Gérard Hernandez, Roland Magdane.
- How long is A Crime in Paradise?
- A Crime in Paradise has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is A Crime in Paradise?
- A Crime in Paradise is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Crime in Paradise produced?
- A Crime in Paradise was produced in France.