The Big Brother
Originally released in 1982. The Big Brother is a crime film. directed by Francis Girod.
Starring Gérard Depardieu, Souad Amidou, and Hakim Ghanem
Synopsis
The plot in this story weaves around like a New Year's reveler at four in the morning, heading first in one direction and then in another, with the intention of going home if things would just stop moving. Bernard (Gerard Depardieu) is a doctor whose Hippocratic oath was a hypocritic failure -- the not-so-good doctor kills his wife because she is having an affair, and he kills her lover too. Then he joins the French Foreign Legion. On his way to the former French colonies in Africa, the plane he is in crashes, and Rossi, a "friend" on the plane with some overweight in carry-on money, shoots Bernard and takes off, leaving him for dead. He is nursed back to life and health by friendly villagers and just his luck, he not only manages to make his fortune in Africa, he also nabs a French passport from a dying man who will clearly not need it anymore unless the Pearly Gates have a French guard.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Gérard Berger / Bernard Vigo
Souad Amidou
as Zina Khelifa
Hakim Ghanem
as Ali
Jean Rochefort
as Charles-Henri Rossi
Roger Planchon
as Inspecteur Valin
Jacques Villeret
as Inspecteur Coleau
Christine Fersen
as Jane la voisine
Smaïn
as Abdel
François Clavier
as Castel
Philippe Brizard
as Le conseiller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Brother about?
The plot in this story weaves around like a New Year's reveler at four in the morning, heading first in one direction and then in another, with the intention of going home if things would just stop...
Who directed The Big Brother?
The Big Brother was directed by Francis Girod.
How long is The Big Brother?
The Big Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Big Brother released?
The Big Brother was released on September 8, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Brother?
The main cast of The Big Brother includes Gérard Depardieu, Souad Amidou, Hakim Ghanem, Jean Rochefort, Roger Planchon.