The Valet (2006)
Original title: La Doublure
The Valet is a 2006 French-language comedy movie directed by Francis Veber, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Gad Elmaleh, Alice Taglioni and Daniel Auteuil.
Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon. Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon.
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What is The Valet about?
Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon. Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon.
When was The Valet released?
The Valet was released on 29 March 2006.
How long is The Valet?
The Valet runs 1h 25m.
Who made The Valet?
The Valet was directed by Francis Veber.
Where can I watch The Valet?
The Valet is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and YouTube.
Where to watch The Valet
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube
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Cast
- Gad Elmaleh as François Pignon
- Alice Taglioni as Éléna Simonsen
- Daniel Auteuil as Pierre Levasseur
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Christine Levasseur
- Richard Berry as Maître Foix
- Virginie Ledoyen as Emilie
- Dany Boon as Richard
- Michel Jonasz as André Pignon
- Michel Aumont as Doctor
- Laurent Gamelon as Paul
- Patrick Mille as Pascal
- Michèle Garcia as Louise Pignon