The Grand Dukes (1996): Cast
The Grand Dukes is a 1996 comedy directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Jean-Pierre Marielle as Georges Cox, Philippe Noiret and Jean Rochefort. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- M6 Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Grand Dukes About?
The premise of The Grand Dukes without spoilers.
Three aging, down‑on‑their‑luck comedians—Georges Cox, Victor Vialat and Eddie Carpentier—take to the road once more, dragging along a poorly rehearsed, subpar play. Their tour unfolds under a series of mishaps and deplorable conditions, exposing the bleak reality of their fading careers.
The Grand Dukes Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- aging
- times square manhattan new york city
- bankruptcy
- actor playing female role
- cross dressing
- improvised dialogue
- improvisation
- broken leg
- pushed down stairs
- staircase conversation
- unexpected success
- grandfather
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- stage fright
- knocking down a wall
- backstage
- stage
- theatre tour
- france
- shootout in a theatre
- theater director
- theatre rehearsal
- theatre troupe
- theatre manager
- theater production
- theater
The Grand Dukes Cast & Characters
Jean-Pierre Marielle leads the cast as Georges Cox, with Philippe Noiret as Victor Vialat and Jean Rochefort as Eddie Carpentier. Directed by Patrice Leconte; 25 actors are credited in all.
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Director Patrice Leconte
- Jean-Pierre Marielle as Georges Cox
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Philippe Noiret as Victor Vialat -
Jean Rochefort as Eddie Carpentier -
Clotilde Courau as Juliette
Also Starring in The Grand Dukes
· 21 more- Michel Blanc Shapiron
- Dominique Besnehard Le patron de l'agence Atlas
- Jacques Nolot Francis Marceau
- Albert Delpy Harry
- Catherine Jacob Carla Milo
- Jacques Mathou Janvier
- Isabelle Petit-Jacques Lucie
- Marie Pillet Clémence
- Jean-Marie Galey Markus
- Olivier Pajot Le metteur
- Nathalie Krebs Irène
- Louis-Marie Audubert Le metteur
- Laurence Ragon L'actrice en nuisette
- José Fumanal Le concierge du Grand Hôtel
- Fabien Béhar Le régisseur du 2e théâtre
- Isabelle Spade La secrétaire de Shapiron
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- Pierre-Arnaud Juin Pat
- Florence Geanty Une secrétaire
- Luc Distelmans L'acteur de la 2ème pièce
- Romain Lhabib Le régisseur du 3e théâtre
- Delphine De Malherbe La standariste de l'agence Atlas
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The Grand Dukes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Grand Dukes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Grand Dukes?
The Grand Dukes runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Grand Dukes released?
The Grand Dukes was released on February 21, 1996.
Who directed The Grand Dukes?
The Grand Dukes was directed by Patrice Leconte.
More films by Patrice Leconte Who is in the cast of The Grand Dukes?
The Grand Dukes stars Jean-Pierre Marielle as Georges Cox, Philippe Noiret as Victor Vialat and Jean Rochefort as Eddie Carpentier, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Grand Dukes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Grand Dukes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Grand Dukes in?
The original language of The Grand Dukes is French.
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