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The Fugitives

The Fugitives

19866.81h 25m

Overview

Coming out from jail, Lucas has decided to change his life and behave like a good citizen. But when he is taken hostage in a bank by a hare-brained robber, no cops can believe he is not part of the action.

Directed by Francis Veber
Written by Francis Veber
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Top Cast

Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

François Pignon

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Jean Lucas

Jean Carmet

Jean Carmet

Doctor Martin, veterinarian

Maurice Barrier

Maurice Barrier

Superintendent Duroc

Jean Benguigui

Jean Benguigui

Labib, bar boss

Roland Blanche

Roland Blanche

Idriss, Labib's henchman

Anaïs Bret

Anaïs Bret

Jeanne Pignon, daughter of François

Philippe Lelièvre

Philippe Lelièvre

Deputy of Duroc

Yveline Ailhaud

Yveline Ailhaud

Policewoman

Didier Pain

Didier Pain

Policeman with dog

Themes & Keywords

friendshipfrancechaseon the runbank robberysingle father

About The Fugitives

The Fugitives is a comedy film released in 1986 exploring themes of friendship, france, chase, on the run, bank robbery, single father. Directed by Francis Veber, it stars Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, Jean Carmet. Coming out from jail, Lucas has decided to change his life and behave like a good citizen. But when he is taken hostage in a bank by a hare-brained robber, no cops can believe he is not part of the action.

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