The Cousin
Originally released in 1997. The Cousin is a crime film. directed by Alain Corneau.
Starring Patrick Timsit, Alain Chabat, and Samuel Le Bihan
Synopsis
Nounours is the nickname of a "cousin" an informer with a special arrangement with the police: he gets 10% of the drugs seized thanks to his help. When his personal contact, inspector Maurin, commits suicide, inspector Gérard Delvaux takes over. Meanwhile, judge Lambert is uncovering the illegal practices of the policemen. Her persistent investigations, which had cornered Maurin, are leading to Gérard, and also to Nounours as the source of heroin that led to recent cases of deadly overdoses. Nounours promises Gérard increasingly bigger catches which he is intent on realising before he is forced to reveal who Nounours is to judge Lambert.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (63 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Alain Sarde
- TF1 Films Production
- Divali Films
- Compagnie Cinématographique Prima
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cousin about?
Nounours is the nickname of a "cousin" an informer with a special arrangement with the police: he gets 10% of the drugs seized thanks to his help. When his personal contact, inspector Maurin, commi...
Who directed The Cousin?
The Cousin was directed by Alain Corneau.
How long is The Cousin?
The Cousin has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Cousin released?
The Cousin was released on December 10, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cousin?
The main cast of The Cousin includes Patrick Timsit, Alain Chabat, Samuel Le Bihan, Caroline Proust, Mehdi El Glaoui.