The Villain (2009)
Original title: Le Vilain
The Villain is a 2009 French-language comedy movie directed by Albert Dupontel, with a running time of 1h 26m. It stars Albert Dupontel, Catherine Frot and Bouli Lanners.
With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.
Quick answers
What is The Villain about?
With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.
When was The Villain released?
The Villain was released on 25 November 2009.
How long is The Villain?
The Villain runs 1h 26m.
Who made The Villain?
The Villain was directed by Albert Dupontel.
Cast
- Albert Dupontel as Sidney Thomas
- Catherine Frot as Maniette Thomas
- Bouli Lanners as Nick Korazy
- Nicolas Marié as Doctor Jean William
- Bernard Farcy as Inspector Elliot
- Christine Murillo as Melle Somoza
- Philippe Duquesne as Redhead Painter
- Xavier Robic as Korazy's Secretary
- Husky Kihal as Painter's Colleague
- Jacqueline Hervé as Huguette
- Jenny Bellay as Simone
- René Morard as Raymond