Dead Weight
Originally released in 2002. Dead Weight is a comedy film. directed by Frédéric Forestier.
Starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Gérard Lanvin, and José Garcia
Synopsis
After winning the lottery, a convict must chase down the warden who has his winning ticket.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (394 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Directors
Top Cast
Benoît Poelvoorde
as Francis Reggio
Gérard Lanvin
as Gérard Moltès
José Garcia
as Mustapha Amel, aka "The Turk"
Djimon Hounsou
as Detective Youssouf
Rossy de Palma
as Pauline Reggio
Jean Benguigui
as Saddam
Gary Tiplady
as Requin, the Giant
Gérard Darmon
as Kowalski
Stomy Bugsy
as Malian guy
Marco Prince
as Malian guy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- France 2 Cinéma
- France 3 Cinéma
- TPS Cinéma
- La Petite Reine
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Weight about?
After winning the lottery, a convict must chase down the warden who has his winning ticket.
Who directed Dead Weight?
Dead Weight was directed by Frédéric Forestier.
How long is Dead Weight?
Dead Weight has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Dead Weight released?
Dead Weight was released on April 10, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Weight?
The main cast of Dead Weight includes Benoît Poelvoorde, Gérard Lanvin, José Garcia, Djimon Hounsou, Rossy de Palma.
Is Dead Weight worth watching?
Dead Weight has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 394 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.