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Une époque formidable (1991): Cast

Une époque formidable (1991) movie poster

Une époque formidable is a 1991 comedy starring Gérard Jugnot as Michel Berthier, Victoria Abril and Julien Harlay. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Une époque formidable (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Une époque formidable About?

The premise of Une époque formidable without spoilers.

Michel Berthier, an executive, is fired and hides the loss from his partner Juliette, falling into debt. When he can no longer sustain the lie, he leaves his home, losing his money, car and shoes. He then meets homeless squatters—Toubib, Mimosa and Crayon—who wash at East‑Station toilets and teach him to burglarize the firm for duvets and beds.

Une époque formidable Themes & Keywords

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  • job
  • sleeping in an undeground metro station
  • axe
  • loss of family
  • double cross
  • man with a bad leg
  • urban setting
  • father son relationship
  • denial
  • hope
  • media coverage
  • brute
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  • aggressive man
  • ex executive
  • friend
  • innocence
  • blond man
  • metro
  • guilessness
  • doctor
  • skateboarder
  • balding man
  • husband wife reunion
  • actor director co writer
  • street life
  • husband wife relationship
  • family relationships
  • love
  • fear of rejection
  • heist
  • one liner
  • swindler
  • boy
  • reference to e.t. the extraterrestrial
  • train station locker
  • hiding in a locker
  • falling to death
  • accidental death
  • police arrest
  • police van
  • standing on a ledge
  • night watchman
  • theft
  • prostitute
  • drug addict
  • lying to wife
  • lie
  • job interview
  • salesman
  • stewardess
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Cast & crew

Une époque formidable Cast & Characters

Gérard Jugnot leads the cast as Michel Berthier, with Victoria Abril as Juliette Berthier and Julien Harlay as Vincent Berthier.

Cars

Cars in Une époque formidable

12 cars on screen, including the 1980 Citroën GSA and the 1964 Citroën Type HY.

All 12 cars
  • 1980 Citroën GSA in Une époque formidable 1980 Citroën GSA Main role
  • 1964 Citroën Type HY in Une époque formidable 1964 Citroën Type HY Important role
  • Volvo 940 in Une époque formidable Volvo 940 Important role
  • 1979 Citroën Visa in Une époque formidable 1979 Citroën Visa Minor role
Details

Une époque formidable Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Tolle Zeiten” and “Napjaink félelme”.

Also known as
  • Tolle Zeiten
  • Napjaink félelme
  • 美好时光
  • Замечательная эпоха

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Une époque formidable FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Une époque formidable, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Une époque formidable?

Une époque formidable runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Une époque formidable released?

Une époque formidable was released on June 19, 1991.

Who is in the cast of Une époque formidable?

Une époque formidable stars Gérard Jugnot as Michel Berthier, Victoria Abril as Juliette Berthier and Julien Harlay as Vincent Berthier, among 51 credited actors.

Does Une époque formidable have a post-credit scene?

No. Une époque formidable has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Une époque formidable in?

The original language of Une époque formidable is French.

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