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Zebra Stripes (2014): Cast

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Zebra Stripes is a 2014 comedy directed by Benoît Mariage, starring Benoît Poelvoorde as José, Jean-Benoît Ugeux and Astrid Whettnall. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Zebra Stripes (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Benoît Mariage
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zebra Stripes About?

The premise of Zebra Stripes without spoilers.

José, a football agent, travels to Ivory Coast seeking young talent. He’s a boastful man who begins a relationship with Gigi, an African woman drawn to his lavish lifestyle. During his search, José discovers Yaya, a promising street boy, and brings him to Belgium. As Yaya trains with the Sporting Club of Charleroi, José hopes he will be his ultimate reward. The story explores the stark cultural differences between Abidjan’s underprivileged communities and Belgian professional football, revealing unexpected challenges and surprises along the way.

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Cast & crew

Zebra Stripes Cast & Characters

Benoît Poelvoorde leads the cast as José, with Jean-Benoît Ugeux as Hubert, le fils de José and Astrid Whettnall as L'ex-femme de José. Directed by Benoît Mariage; 23 actors are credited in all.

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More from Benoît Mariage

More films directed by Benoît Mariage, best-rated first: Les convoyeurs attendent, Habib, Cowboy and Le Signaleur.

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Zebra Stripes Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “斑马的条纹” and “Полоски зебры, ზებრის ზოლები”.

Also known as
  • 斑马的条纹
  • Полоски зебры, ზებრის ზოლები

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Zebra Stripes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zebra Stripes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zebra Stripes?

Zebra Stripes runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Zebra Stripes released?

Zebra Stripes was released on February 5, 2014.

Who directed Zebra Stripes?

Zebra Stripes was directed by Benoît Mariage.

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Who is in the cast of Zebra Stripes?

Zebra Stripes stars Benoît Poelvoorde as José, Jean-Benoît Ugeux as Hubert, le fils de José and Astrid Whettnall as L'ex-femme de José, among 23 credited actors.

Does Zebra Stripes have a post-credit scene?

No. Zebra Stripes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zebra Stripes in?

The original language of Zebra Stripes is French.

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