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Playing Dead (2013): Cast & Box Office

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Playing Dead is a 2013 comedy directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, starring François Damiens as Jean Renault, Anne Le Ny and Géraldine Nakache. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $772,878 worldwide.

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Playing Dead (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Playing Dead About?

The premise of Playing Dead without spoilers.

Jean, a struggling actor facing unemployment, finds himself offered an unusual job: posing as a deceased victim to help police reconstruct crime scenes. His meticulous attention to detail quickly impresses the detectives, leading him to a prominent role in a sensitive investigation. The case unfolds in the Megève ski resort during the quieter low season, as a series of murders occur, and Jean’s unique skills become crucial to uncovering the truth.

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Cast & crew

Playing Dead Cast & Characters

François Damiens leads the cast as Jean Renault, with Anne Le Ny as Madame Jacky and Géraldine Nakache as Noémie Desfontaines. Directed by Jean-Paul Salomé; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jean-Paul Salomé

More films directed by Jean-Paul Salomé: Female Agents, Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre and Restons groupés.

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Box office

Playing Dead Box Office

Playing Dead grossed $772,878 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$772.9K

International
$772.9K
Details

Playing Dead Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Il morto sono io!” and “Körberajzolva”.

Also known as
  • Il morto sono io!
  • Körberajzolva
  • Se Fazendo de Morto
  • תפקיד חיי
  • Io faccio il morto
  • В ролята на мъртвеца
  • Sprawa dla dwojga
  • 职业死人
  • Я изображаю труп

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FAQ

Playing Dead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Playing Dead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Playing Dead?

Playing Dead runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Playing Dead released?

Playing Dead was released on December 11, 2013.

Who directed Playing Dead?

Playing Dead was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé.

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Who is in the cast of Playing Dead?

Playing Dead stars François Damiens as Jean Renault, Anne Le Ny as Madame Jacky and Géraldine Nakache as Noémie Desfontaines, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Playing Dead make at the box office?

Playing Dead grossed $772,878 worldwide.

Does Playing Dead have a post-credit scene?

No. Playing Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Playing Dead in?

The original language of Playing Dead is French.

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