Le Schpountz movie poster

Le Schpountz

August 25, 1999 1h 24m 3.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Le Schpountz is a comedy film. directed by Gérard Oury. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Smaïn, Sabine Azéma, and Ticky Holgado

Synopsis

Irénée has no desire to work in his uncle's grocery shop and dreams of becoming an actor. His opportunity comes when a crew of movie makers came to his little village. Irénée begins to go over the top in order to be noticed, which earns him the traditional joke reserved to a "Schpountz" (naive person): a phoney contract and a departure for Paris.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 25, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 3.4/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Le Schpountz about?

Irénée has no desire to work in his uncle's grocery shop and dreams of becoming an actor. His opportunity comes when a crew of movie makers came to his little village. Irénée begins to go over ...

Who directed Le Schpountz?

Le Schpountz was directed by Gérard Oury.

How long is Le Schpountz?

Le Schpountz has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Le Schpountz released?

Le Schpountz was released on August 25, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Le Schpountz?

The main cast of Le Schpountz includes Smaïn, Sabine Azéma, Ticky Holgado, Martin Lamotte, Annie Grégorio.