The Common Man
Originally released in 1975. The Common Man is a drama film. directed by Yves Boisset.
Starring Jean Carmet, Pascale Roberts, and Jean-Pierre Marielle
Synopsis
Georges Lajoie is a Parisian café owner. As every summer, Georges, his wife Ginette and grown-up son Léon go on holiday to Loulou's campsite, where they meet up with the Schumacher family (whose father is a bailiff) and the Colin family (who sells bras in the markets). This year, their peace is slightly disturbed by the proximity of a construction site where foreign workers are employed. Xenophobic comments are made. One evening at the ball, a fight breaks out between Lajoie, Albert Schumacher and two algerian immigrant workers...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (68 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Carmet
as Georges Lajoie
Pascale Roberts
as Madame Colin
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Léo Tartaffione
Mohamed Zinet
as Le frère de Saïd
Jacques Villeret
as Gérald
Ginette Garcin
as Ginette Lajoie
Jean Bouise
as Inspecteur Boulard
Isabelle Huppert
as Brigitte Colin
Jacques Chailleux
as Léon Lajoie
Robert Castel
as Loulou
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Sofracima
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Common Man about?
Georges Lajoie is a Parisian café owner. As every summer, Georges, his wife Ginette and grown-up son Léon go on holiday to Loulou's campsite, where they meet up with the Schumacher family (whose ...
Who directed The Common Man?
The Common Man was directed by Yves Boisset.
How long is The Common Man?
The Common Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Common Man released?
The Common Man was released on February 26, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Common Man?
The main cast of The Common Man includes Jean Carmet, Pascale Roberts, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Mohamed Zinet, Jacques Villeret.