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Aux abois

Aux abois

20054.51h 37m

Overview

Paul, a former insurer, is struggling to make ends meet. He agrees to meet Sarrebry, a loan shark introduced to him by his friend Daubelle. Paul mortally knocks out the disgusting crook and steals a large sum of money from him.

Directed by Philippe Collin
Written by Tristan Bernard, Philippe Collin, Jérôme Tonnerre
Produced by Béatrice Caufman
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Top Cast

Élie Semoun

Élie Semoun

Paul Duméry

Ludmila Mikaël

Ludmila Mikaël

Simone

Philippe Uchan

Philippe Uchan

Daubelle

Henri Garcin

Henri Garcin

Sarrebry

Laurent Stocker

Laurent Stocker

Tholon

Jean-Quentin Châtelain

Jean-Quentin Châtelain

Savournin

Roger Van Hool

Roger Van Hool

Maître Martin-Jephté

Rosette

Rosette

Mme Georget

Fabienne Babe

Fabienne Babe

Gisèle

Marc Faure

Marc Faure

le premier inspecteur

About Aux abois

Aux abois is a crime, drama film released in 2005. Directed by Philippe Collin, it stars Élie Semoun, Ludmila Mikaël, Philippe Uchan. Paul, a former insurer, is struggling to make ends meet. He agrees to meet Sarrebry, a loan shark introduced to him by his friend Daubelle. Paul mortally knocks out the disgusting crook and steals a large sum of money from him.

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