We'll Grow Thin Together
Originally released in 1979. We'll Grow Thin Together is a comedy film. directed by Michel Vocoret.
Starring Peter Ustinov, Bernadette Lafont, and Catherine Alric
Synopsis
Victor is a screenwriter whose last work about the Marechal Pétain is refused by his producer. To add insult to injury, he tells Victor he is paunchy. The unfortunate man becomes obsessed by his weight. He goes out of his way to lose pounds, abetted by his wife, Corinne, who puts him on a reducing diet. He must also go to a health center where he takes exercise. Nothing really works. And one day, in a brewery, he cannot withstand his diet anymore and he has a gastronomic meal. Desperate, he tries his luck at a weight watchers reunion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Ustinov
as Victor Lasnier
Bernadette Lafont
as Corinne
Catherine Alric
as Patricia
Sylvie Joly
as Docteur Menkevitch
Jacques Jouanneau
as Orlandi
Michel Modo
as Le clerc de notaire
Alfred Adam
as Le producteur Blangenstein
Virginie Pradal
as La chauffeuse de taxi
Maurice Illouz
as Jean-Louis, l'entraîneur club de gym
Dominique Davray
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Alpes Cinéma
- Le Goff Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We'll Grow Thin Together about?
Victor is a screenwriter whose last work about the Marechal Pétain is refused by his producer. To add insult to injury, he tells Victor he is paunchy. The unfortunate man becomes obsessed by his w...
Who directed We'll Grow Thin Together?
We'll Grow Thin Together was directed by Michel Vocoret.
How long is We'll Grow Thin Together?
We'll Grow Thin Together has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was We'll Grow Thin Together released?
We'll Grow Thin Together was released on August 15, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We'll Grow Thin Together?
The main cast of We'll Grow Thin Together includes Peter Ustinov, Bernadette Lafont, Catherine Alric, Sylvie Joly, Jacques Jouanneau.