The Other One's Mug
Originally released in 1979. The Other One's Mug is a comedy/crime film. directed by Pierre Tchernia.
Starring Michel Serrault, Jean Poiret, and Curd Jürgens
Synopsis
Martial Perrin is the president of a right-wing political party which is gearing itself up for a forthcoming election. When he learns that a notorious criminal named Kraus has escaped from prison, Perrin panics and goes into hiding. His deputy, Constant, hires Perrin’s cousin, Gilbert, an actor who is a perfect double of Perrin, to replace him. What Gilbert does no know is that the killer Kraus is bumping off the people who were implicated in the affair for which he was arrested, and that Perrin is next on his list.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (36 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Serrault
as Martial Perrin/Gilbert Brossard
Jean Poiret
as Jean-Louis Constant
Curd Jürgens
as Wilfrid
Bernadette Lafont
as Gisèle Brossard
Andréa Parisy
as Marie-Hélène Perrin
Paulette Dubost
as Mme Charlebouis
Bernard Lavalette
as le comte de Chalosse
Pierre Douglas
as Marquetti
Roger Carel
as Roland Fevereau
Michel Blanc
as Taboureau
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Films A2
- Sara Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Other One's Mug about?
Martial Perrin is the president of a right-wing political party which is gearing itself up for a forthcoming election. When he learns that a notorious criminal named Kraus has escaped from prison, ...
Who directed The Other One's Mug?
The Other One's Mug was directed by Pierre Tchernia.
How long is The Other One's Mug?
The Other One's Mug has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Other One's Mug released?
The Other One's Mug was released on December 12, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Other One's Mug?
The main cast of The Other One's Mug includes Michel Serrault, Jean Poiret, Curd Jürgens, Bernadette Lafont, Andréa Parisy.