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My Father the Hero

October 23, 1991 1h 45m 5.6/10 (136 votes)

Originally released in 1991. My Father the Hero is a comedy/drama film. directed by Gérard Lauzier.

Starring Gérard Depardieu, Marie Gillain, and Catherine Jacob

Synopsis

Veronique, living with her divorced mother, is going on holiday to Mauritius with her father. To impress a local boy, Benjamin, she manages to complicate the situation by making up stories about her father. She presents him as her lover, a mercenary and even a secret agent which gets her into trouble and then her father has to start playing along...

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 23, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (136 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Film Par Film
  • DD Productions
  • Orly Films
  • Paravision International S.A.
  • TF1 Films Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Father the Hero about?

Veronique, living with her divorced mother, is going on holiday to Mauritius with her father. To impress a local boy, Benjamin, she manages to complicate the situation by making up stories about he...

Who directed My Father the Hero?

My Father the Hero was directed by Gérard Lauzier.

How long is My Father the Hero?

My Father the Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was My Father the Hero released?

My Father the Hero was released on October 23, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in My Father the Hero?

The main cast of My Father the Hero includes Gérard Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Catherine Jacob, Charlotte de Turckheim, Gérard Hérold.

Is My Father the Hero worth watching?

My Father the Hero has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 136 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.