The Associate
Originally released in 1979. The Associate is a comedy film. directed by René Gainville.
Starring Michel Serrault, Claudine Auger, and Catherine Alric
Synopsis
An unemployed investor creates a fictious business partner to attempt to improve business. Eventually, his creation gets out of control as his business becomes successful and his wife announces that she is in love with the partner and his son wishes the partner was his father -- although no one has ever seen him. To regain control, the man decides to "kill" his imaginary partner and is arrested for the murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Michel Serrault
as Julien Pardot
Claudine Auger
as Agnès Pardot, épouse de Julien
Catherine Alric
as Mme Alice Duphorin, épouse de Marc, amante de Julien
Judith Magre
as Mme Breol, la secrétaire de Julien
Bernard Haller
as M. Hellzer, propriétaire d'une banque
Marco Perrin
as Colonel Vauban, administrateur de sociétés
Jean Martin
as M. Bastias
Fabrice Josso
as Thierry Pardot
Henri Virlogeux
as M. Urioste, agent de change
Mathieu Carrière
as Louis, ami de Julien
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Maran Film
- France 3
- Maygar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Associate about?
An unemployed investor creates a fictious business partner to attempt to improve business. Eventually, his creation gets out of control as his business becomes successful and his wife announces tha...
Who directed The Associate?
The Associate was directed by René Gainville.
How long is The Associate?
The Associate has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Associate released?
The Associate was released on August 22, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Associate?
The main cast of The Associate includes Michel Serrault, Claudine Auger, Catherine Alric, Judith Magre, Bernard Haller.