The Comedy of Work
Originally released in 1988. The Comedy of Work is a comedy film. directed by Luc Moullet. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roland Blanche, Henri Déus, and Antonietta Pizzorno
Synopsis
Sylvain Berg, a "professional" unemployed who spends his time hiking and mountain climbing, and "model" bank employee Benoît Constant, who has just been fired and does not want his wife to find out, both find themselves in Françoise Duru's office at an employment agency. Françoise is secretly in love with Sylvain, so in order to keep him close she convinces her employer to give Sylvain a job he doesn't want, instead of Benoit who not only wants it but also has the right qualifications.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roland Blanche
as Benoît Constant
Henri Déus
as Sylvain Berg
Antonietta Pizzorno
as L'épouse de Benoît
Sabine Haudepin
as Françoise Duru
Jean Abeillé
as Le demandeur de prêt
Max Desrau
as Le vieux routard
Claude Merlin
as L'employé ASSEDIC
Michel Delahaye
as Le chef de l'ANPE
Françoise Vatel
as Une amie de Françoise
Benjamin Chedal
as Le fils de Benoît
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Sept
- Les Films d'Ici
- Video 13 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Comedy of Work about?
Sylvain Berg, a "professional" unemployed who spends his time hiking and mountain climbing, and "model" bank employee Benoît Constant, who has just been fired and does not want his wife to find o...
Who directed The Comedy of Work?
The Comedy of Work was directed by Luc Moullet.
How long is The Comedy of Work?
The Comedy of Work has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Comedy of Work released?
The Comedy of Work was released on March 2, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Comedy of Work?
The main cast of The Comedy of Work includes Roland Blanche, Henri Déus, Antonietta Pizzorno, Sabine Haudepin, Jean Abeillé.