The Annuity (1972)
Original title: Le Viager
The Annuity is a 1972 French-language comedy movie directed by Pierre Tchernia, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Michel Serrault, Claude Brasseur and Rosy Varte.
In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...
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What is The Annuity about?
In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...
When was The Annuity released?
The Annuity was released on 19 January 1972.
How long is The Annuity?
The Annuity runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Annuity?
The Annuity was directed by Pierre Tchernia.
Cast
- Michel Serrault as Louis Martinet
- Claude Brasseur as Noël Galipeau à 39 ans
- Rosy Varte as Elvire Galipeau
- Odette Laure as Marguerite Galipeau
- Jean-Pierre Darras as Emile Galipeau
- Michel Galabru as Léon Galipeau
- Yves Robert as Bucigny-Dumaine (le bel officier)
- Jean Richard as Jo (un voyou)
- René Aranda
- Yves Barsacq as Un officier de gendarmerie
- Robert Berri as Un invité du préfet de police
- Jean Franval