The Villain
Originally released in 2009. The Villain is a comedy film. directed by Albert Dupontel. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Albert Dupontel, Catherine Frot, and Bouli Lanners
Synopsis
With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (141 votes)
Budget
$8.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.6M
0.8x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Albert Dupontel
as Sidney Thomas
Catherine Frot
as Maniette Thomas
Bouli Lanners
as Nick Korazy
Nicolas Marié
as Doctor Jean William
Bernard Farcy
as Inspector Elliot
Christine Murillo
as Melle Somoza
Philippe Duquesne
as Redhead Painter
Xavier Robic
as Korazy's Secretary
Husky Kihal
as Painter's Colleague
Jacqueline Hervé
as Huguette
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $8,616,269
- Revenue
- $6,593,565
Production Companies
- ADCB Films
- StudioCanal
- France 2 Cinéma
- Euro Média Télévision
- Manchester Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Villain about?
With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer...
Who directed The Villain?
The Villain was directed by Albert Dupontel.
How long is The Villain?
The Villain has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Villain released?
The Villain was released on November 25, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Villain?
The main cast of The Villain includes Albert Dupontel, Catherine Frot, Bouli Lanners, Nicolas Marié, Bernard Farcy.
Is The Villain worth watching?
The Villain has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 141 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.