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The Money Maker

January 14, 2026 2h 8m 6.7/10 (35 votes)

Released in January 2026. The Money Maker is a history/drama film. directed by Jean-Paul Salomé. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, and Bastien Bouillon

Synopsis

In post-war France, Jan Bojarski, a young Polish refugee, became the greatest counterfeiter of all time, the "Cézanne of counterfeit money". For more than fifteen years, this man led a double life, unbeknownst to his family, making counterfeits in a garden shed that were "truer" than the bills issued by the Banque de France... All these years, this peerless counterfeiter managed to avoid being caught by the police, and became the bête noire of Commissaire Mattei in a hunt that, for these two obsessives, turned into a duel.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 14, 2026 Released this month
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Runtime 2h 8m 128 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (35 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Les Compagnons du Cinéma
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
  • Le Bureau Films
  • France 2 Cinéma
  • Cactus Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Money Maker about?

In post-war France, Jan Bojarski, a young Polish refugee, became the greatest counterfeiter of all time, the "Cézanne of counterfeit money". For more than fifteen years, this man led a double life...

Who directed The Money Maker?

The Money Maker was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé.

How long is The Money Maker?

The Money Maker has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).

When was The Money Maker released?

The Money Maker was released on January 14, 2026 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Money Maker?

The main cast of The Money Maker includes Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon, Quentin Dolmaire, Pierre Lottin.