The Annuity
Originally released in 1972. The Annuity is a comedy film. directed by Pierre Tchernia.
Starring Michel Serrault, Claude Brasseur, and Rosy Varte
Synopsis
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 ...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (133 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Serrault
as Louis Martinet
Claude Brasseur
as Noël Galipeau à 39 ans
Rosy Varte
as Elvire Galipeau
Odette Laure
as Marguerite Galipeau
Jean-Pierre Darras
as Emile Galipeau
Michel Galabru
as Léon Galipeau
Yves Robert
as Bucigny-Dumaine (le bel officier)
Jean Richard
as Jo (un voyou)
René Aranda
Yves Barsacq
as Un officier de gendarmerie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Dargaud
- Les Productions Artistes Associés
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...
Who directed The Annuity?
The Annuity was directed by Pierre Tchernia.
How long is The Annuity?
The Annuity has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Annuity released?
The Annuity was released on January 19, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Annuity?
The main cast of The Annuity includes Michel Serrault, Claude Brasseur, Rosy Varte, Odette Laure, Jean-Pierre Darras.
Is The Annuity worth watching?
The Annuity has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 133 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.