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A Bad Son

A Bad Son

Drama · 1980

Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.

Movie details

A Bad Son

“A film by Claude Sautet”

1980 Drama 1h 50m

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7.4 / 10

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Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.

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Directed by

Claude Sautet

Written by

Daniel Biasini · Claude Sautet · Jean-Paul Török

Patrick Dewaere

Patrick Dewaere

Bruno Calgagni

Yves Robert

Yves Robert

René Calgagni

Brigitte Fossey

Brigitte Fossey

Catherine

Claire Maurier

Claire Maurier

Madeleine

André Julien

André Julien

André

David Pontremoli

David Pontremoli

Carlos

Pierre Maguelon

Pierre Maguelon

Le commissaire

Court is in session

Put A Bad Son on trial.

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

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.