The Annuity (1972)

The Annuity (1972) poster

In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...

Director: Pierre Tchernia
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gérard Calvi
Cinematography: Jean Tournier
Editing: Françoise Javet, Isabel García de Herreros
Production: Les Films Dargaud, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

country house, world war ii, attempted murder, family history, saint-tropez, france, old man, centenarian, timeline, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1930s, life annuity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Annuity about?
In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...
Who directed The Annuity?
The Annuity was directed by Pierre Tchernia.
Who stars in The Annuity?
The Annuity stars Michel Serrault, Claude Brasseur, Rosy Varte, Odette Laure, Jean-Pierre Darras, Michel Galabru.
How long is The Annuity?
The Annuity has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Annuity?
The Annuity is a Comedy film.
Where was The Annuity produced?
The Annuity was produced in France.