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Podium (2004): Cast & Box Office

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Podium is a 2004 music comedy directed by Yann Moix, starring Olivier Mag as Claude David, Benoît Poelvoorde and Jean-Paul Rouve. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $24.5 million worldwide.

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Podium (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Yann Moix
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Podium About?

The premise of Podium without spoilers.

Bernand Fréderic works as an unremarkable bank executive, married with a son, but his true passion lies in impersonating the legendary French singer Claude François. As the Imitators Gala Night approaches, he faces a painful choice: preserve his family life or chase the exhilarating applause that defines his happiness.

Podium Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • podium
  • archive footage
  • black and white and color
  • bank executive
  • bank director
  • swimming pool
  • showhome
  • husband wife relationship
  • little boy
  • anniversary gift
  • nickname
  • voice over
+38 more
  • restaurant
  • restaurant waiter
  • telephone call
  • conversation in a car
  • sex in a van
  • washing dishes
  • cemetery
  • split screen
  • psychotherapist
  • music rehearsal
  • dummy
  • show
  • public
  • watching tv
  • auction
  • real estate agent
  • reference to georges brassens
  • reference to michel polnareff
  • reference to julien clerc
  • reference to michel sardou
  • reference to michel fugain
  • reference to carlos the french singer
  • reference to petula clark
  • reference to dave the dutch singer
  • reference to michel delpech
  • reference to gilbert becaud
  • reference to france gall
  • reference to johnny hallyday
  • reference to stone et charden
  • reference to patrick juvet
  • reference to pascal obispo
  • reference to coluche
  • reference to bill clinton
  • reference to napoleon
  • man and woman share a bathtub
  • man in a bathtub
  • man slaps a woman
  • wife slaps her husband
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Cast & crew

Podium Cast & Characters

Olivier Mag leads the cast as Claude David, with Benoît Poelvoorde as Bernard Frédéric and Jean-Paul Rouve as Couscous. Directed by Yann Moix; 16 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

Podium Box Office

Podium grossed $24.5 million worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$24.5M

International
$24.5M
Cars

Cars in Podium

2 cars on screen: the 1973 Volkswagen Car T2 Typ 2 and the 1942 Willys MB 'Jeep'.

  • 1973 Volkswagen Car T2 Typ 2 in Podium 1973 Volkswagen Car T2 Typ 2 Main role
  • 1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' in Podium 1942 Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role
Details

Podium Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Подиум” and “领奖台”.

Also known as
  • Подиум
  • 领奖台
  • Pódium
  • スターは俺だ!
  • Superstar
  • Viața de scenă

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FAQ

Podium FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Podium?

Podium runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Podium released?

Podium was released on February 11, 2004.

Who directed Podium?

Podium was directed by Yann Moix.

Who is in the cast of Podium?

Podium stars Olivier Mag as Claude David, Benoît Poelvoorde as Bernard Frédéric and Jean-Paul Rouve as Couscous, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Podium make at the box office?

Podium grossed $24.5 million worldwide.

Does Podium have a post-credit scene?

No. Podium has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Podium in?

The original language of Podium is French.

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