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L’argent fait le bonheur (1993): Cast

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L’argent fait le bonheur is a 1993 comedy drama directed by Robert Guédiguian, starring Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Vicar, Jacques Boudet and Ariane Ascaride. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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L’argent fait le bonheur (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is L’argent fait le bonheur About?

The premise of L’argent fait le bonheur without spoilers.

In a struggling suburb of Marseille, a group of mothers, working together under the guidance of the local parish priest, form a solidarity committee. During their assemblies they devise practical measures aimed at alleviating the chronic poverty and social hardship that afflict their neighbourhood, hoping to bring real change to their community.

L’argent fait le bonheur Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • 1990s
  • prostitute
  • claim in title
  • priest
  • single mother
  • thief
  • joblessness
  • security agent
  • communist
  • french arab
  • muslim
  • paint line
+28 more
  • borderline
  • stolen truck
  • aids
  • syringe
  • shot in the leg
  • housing complex
  • gun
  • conflict with neighbor
  • ethnic conflict
  • racism
  • throwing object through window
  • escalation
  • swastika graffiti
  • women meeting
  • woman whistling
  • aids test
  • disguised as a nun
  • robbery
  • return of dead character
  • currency exchange
  • hand grenade
  • wedding party
  • cobbler the shoemaker
  • prison
  • marseille france
  • lack of money
  • solidarity
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

L’argent fait le bonheur Cast & Characters

Jean-Pierre Darroussin leads the cast as Vicar, with Jacques Boudet as Mr. Goudre and Ariane Ascaride as Simona Viali. Directed by Robert Guédiguian; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Robert Guédiguian

More films directed by Robert Guédiguian, best-rated first: The Army of Crime, The Town Is Quiet, The Thieving Magpie and And the Party Goes On.

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L’argent fait le bonheur Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Money Makes Happiness” and “Geld allein macht glücklich”.

Also known as
  • Money Makes Happiness
  • Geld allein macht glücklich
  • 金钱为快乐之本

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FAQ

L’argent fait le bonheur FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of L’argent fait le bonheur, each answered in a sentence.

How long is L’argent fait le bonheur?

L’argent fait le bonheur runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was L’argent fait le bonheur released?

L’argent fait le bonheur was released on April 14, 1993.

Who directed L’argent fait le bonheur?

L’argent fait le bonheur was directed by Robert Guédiguian.

More films by Robert Guédiguian

Who is in the cast of L’argent fait le bonheur?

L’argent fait le bonheur stars Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Vicar, Jacques Boudet as Mr. Goudre and Ariane Ascaride as Simona Viali, among 15 credited actors.

Does L’argent fait le bonheur have a post-credit scene?

No. L’argent fait le bonheur has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is L’argent fait le bonheur in?

The original language of L’argent fait le bonheur is French.

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