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Clara and Chics Types is a 1981 music drama directed by Jacques Monnet, starring Isabelle Adjani as Clara, Christian Clavier and Josiane Balasko. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Clara and Chics Types (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Jacques Monnet
Genres
Music , Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Clara and Chics Types About?

The premise of Clara and Chics Types without spoilers.

Over three days, six Grenoble friends in the rock band “Why Notes?” travel to Paris to play at Charles’s school reunion. On the trip they face Aimee’s ex‑husband and former mentor, Louise’s would‑be lover who is married, Mickey’s long‑time partner and her children, Bertrand’s wife with non‑French‑speaking kids, and Frédéric’s mother. They also meet Clara, a mercurial free spirit who first intrigues Bertrand, then Mickey, before joining another band member.

Clara and Chics Types Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • mother son relationship
  • friendship
  • ex mentor ex protege relationship
  • three day timespan
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • joke goes wrong
  • adjani and lhermitte
  • band the musical group
  • husband wife reltionship
  • male female relationship
  • school reunion
  • friend
+38 more
  • romantic
  • youth
  • french woman
  • female protagonist
  • grenoble
  • emergency brake
  • planning a trip
  • distorting mirror
  • transvestite
  • cheating girlfriend
  • cheating wife
  • chinese man
  • subtitled scene
  • fire ladder
  • marital separation
  • climbing up a building
  • estranged father
  • dysfunctional couple
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • first person narration
  • car rental
  • female truck driver
  • rally raid
  • van
  • smashing a windshield
  • water gun
  • organist
  • affair on honeymoon
  • interrupted wedding
  • pirate radio
  • gun holster
  • music gig
  • live music
  • pop music
  • musician
  • group of friends
  • france
  • 1980s
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Cast & crew

Clara and Chics Types Cast & Characters

Isabelle Adjani leads the cast as Clara, with Christian Clavier as Charles and Josiane Balasko as Louise. Directed by Jacques Monnet; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jacques Monnet

More films directed by Jacques Monnet: I Didn’t Do It!, La Femme du cosmonaute and Outward Signs of Wealth.

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Clara and Chics Types Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Clara und die tollen Typen” and “Клара и симпатяги”.

Also known as
  • Clara und die tollen Typen
  • Клара и симпатяги
  • Klára és a szépfiúk
  • Клара и шикозните типове
  • 克拉尔和她的朋友们

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Clara and Chics Types FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Clara and Chics Types, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Clara and Chics Types?

Clara and Chics Types runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Clara and Chics Types released?

Clara and Chics Types was released on January 14, 1981.

Who directed Clara and Chics Types?

Clara and Chics Types was directed by Jacques Monnet.

More films by Jacques Monnet

Who is in the cast of Clara and Chics Types?

Clara and Chics Types stars Isabelle Adjani as Clara, Christian Clavier as Charles and Josiane Balasko as Louise, among 11 credited actors.

Does Clara and Chics Types have a post-credit scene?

No. Clara and Chics Types has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Clara and Chics Types in?

The original language of Clara and Chics Types is French.

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