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Proper Attire Required

March 21, 1997 1h 33m 5.7/10 (28 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Proper Attire Required is a comedy/crime film. directed by Philippe Lioret.

Starring Jacques Gamblin, Zabou Breitman, and Elsa Zylberstein

Synopsis

His estranged wife is worth millions, but poor Paris resident Richard is homeless and jobless. He applied for unemployment benefits and now faces charges of fraud. To save himself from nine months in jail he must find his wife and force her to tell the courts the truth, that though she has married a politically-ambitious American governor and is filing U.S. tax returns, she is technically still married to Richard. But as she lives in America, how can he get to her? Opportunity knocks when Richard learns that she and her husband will be attending an international conference at an exclusive Paris hotel. To get in he will need a disguise.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 21, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (28 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
  • Epithète Films
  • France 3 Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Proper Attire Required about?

His estranged wife is worth millions, but poor Paris resident Richard is homeless and jobless. He applied for unemployment benefits and now faces charges of fraud. To save himself from nine months ...

Who directed Proper Attire Required?

Proper Attire Required was directed by Philippe Lioret.

How long is Proper Attire Required?

Proper Attire Required has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Proper Attire Required released?

Proper Attire Required was released on March 21, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Proper Attire Required?

The main cast of Proper Attire Required includes Jacques Gamblin, Zabou Breitman, Elsa Zylberstein, Jean Yanne, Daniel Prévost.