Jupiter's Thigh
Originally released in 1980. Jupiter's Thigh is a comedy film. directed by Philippe de Broca.
Starring Philippe Noiret, Annie Girardot, and Francis Perrin
Synopsis
Antoine, a professor of Greek, and Lise, a police inspector, honeymoon in Greece. There they meet a young couple, Charles, an archaeologist, and Agnes, a dishy flirt. Charles unearths the lovely buttocks of a classical statue and is determined to donate it to the Louvre. Agnes wants to sell it and gets a handsome local sailor to take it for an appraisal. When the sailor is murdered, the police suspect Charles and arrest Antoine as his accomplice. Lise swings into action, but before she can clear the men, Agnes springs them from jail, and now Lise must help them elude the police, find the real murderer, and recover the statue fragment. More art goes missing. What is the statue's secret?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (83 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philippe Noiret
as Antoine Lemercier
Annie Girardot
as Lise Tanquerelle
Francis Perrin
as Charles-Hubert Pochet
Catherine Alric
as Agnès Pochet
Marc Dudicourt
as Spiratos
Paulette Dubost
as La mère de Lise
Roger Carel
as Sacharias, le conservateur
Anna Gaylor
as La femme du touriste français
Gabriel Cattand
as Le maire
Philippe Brizard
as Le touriste français
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Ariane
- Mondex Films
- France 3 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jupiter's Thigh about?
Antoine, a professor of Greek, and Lise, a police inspector, honeymoon in Greece. There they meet a young couple, Charles, an archaeologist, and Agnes, a dishy flirt. Charles unearths the lovely bu...
Who directed Jupiter's Thigh?
Jupiter's Thigh was directed by Philippe de Broca.
How long is Jupiter's Thigh?
Jupiter's Thigh has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Jupiter's Thigh released?
Jupiter's Thigh was released on February 6, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jupiter's Thigh?
The main cast of Jupiter's Thigh includes Philippe Noiret, Annie Girardot, Francis Perrin, Catherine Alric, Marc Dudicourt.