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La Chèvre

La Chèvre

Comedy · Crime · Adventure · 1981

When the boss' unlucky daughter is missing in South America, Campana is sent to watch the boss' most unlucky employee who is sent as a private detective in hopes he can duplicate the daughter's mistakes.

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La Chèvre

1981 Comedy · Crime · Adventure 1h 34m

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7.1 / 10

Community rating

When the boss' unlucky daughter is missing in South America, Campana is sent to watch the boss' most unlucky employee who is sent as a private detective in hopes he can duplicate the daughter's mistakes.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Francis Veber

Written by

Francis Veber

Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

François Perrin

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Campana, private detective

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Police commissioner Custao

Corynne Charbit

Corynne Charbit

Marie Bens

Michel Robin

Michel Robin

Alexandre Bens

André Valardy

André Valardy

Meyer

Maritza Olivares

Maritza Olivares

Prostitute

Court is in session

Put La Chèvre on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.