Le Placard (2015): Cast
Le Placard is a 2015 comedy directed by Dominique Thiel, starring Élie Semoun as François Pignon, François Levantal and Laurent Gamelon. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Dominique Thiel
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Le Placard About?
The premise of Le Placard without spoilers.
François Pignon, an accountant at a condom factory, faces job loss and personal struggles, leading him to consider suicide. His neighbor intervenes with a peculiar solution: pretending to be gay to avoid termination, believing it's safer in a politically correct era. Pignon reluctantly agrees to the charade, maintaining his shy and unassuming demeanor. This unexpected deception leads to a surprising shift in how others perceive him, offering an unusual path to reintegration.
Le Placard Cast & Characters
Élie Semoun leads the cast as François Pignon, with François Levantal as Messieurs Kopel and Laurent Gamelon as Felix Santini. Directed by Dominique Thiel; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dominique Thiel
- Élie Semoun as François Pignon
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François Levantal as Messieurs Kopel - Laurent Gamelon as Felix Santini
- Philippe Magnan as Jean-Pierre Belone
Also Starring in Le Placard
· 3 more- Zoé Félix Mademoiselle Bertrand
- Marie Facundo Ariane
- Laurent Paolini Guillaume
More from Dominique Thiel
More films directed by Dominique Thiel: Papy fait de la résistance, The Game of Love and Chance, Cyrano de Bergerac and Slava’s Snowshow.
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Le Placard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Le Placard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Le Placard?
Le Placard runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Le Placard released?
Le Placard was released on May 29, 2015.
Who directed Le Placard?
Le Placard was directed by Dominique Thiel.
More films by Dominique Thiel Who is in the cast of Le Placard?
Le Placard stars Élie Semoun as François Pignon, François Levantal as Messieurs Kopel and Laurent Gamelon as Felix Santini, among 7 credited actors.
Does Le Placard have a post-credit scene?
No. Le Placard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Le Placard in?
The original language of Le Placard is French.
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