In the hot summer of 1940 the German troops are just outside Paris, and numerous Parisians are leaving the city in a complete panic. Luce Ader, the sensitive daughter of a factory owner, decides somewhat belatedly to escape as well, together with her arrogant fiancé Bruno. Since they have a luxury automobile, the elderly society lady Daine Lessing decides to join them, and brings along the sensitive homosexual diplomat with her. The four of them finally leave the city in the hopelessly overloaded luxury car, only to get stuck in the middle of a seemingly endless column of refugees along a dusty road outside Paris...
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Cast
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Arielle Dombasle
Luce Ader
Known for
Around the World in 80 Days
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
Catherine Jacob
Diane Lessing
Known for
Auntie Danielle
Dikkenek
Pierre Boutron
Christine Gouze-Rénal
Also in
The Light Across the Street
It Happened All Night
Tonino Benacquista
Also in
Manège
The Heart at Work
André Neau
Laurent Spielvogel
Loïc Lhermitte
Known for
The Monster
French Kiss
Roland Romanelli
Nicolas Vaude
Bruno Delors
Known for
Le Brio
Billy and Buddy
Françoise Sagan
Also in
Testament of Orpheus
Patrice Monnet
Nada Strancar
Arlette Henri
Also in
The Children Thief
He's My Girl
Pierre Boutron Director · Tonino Benacquista Writer Françoise Sagan Author
First release June 6, 2000 · Produced in France · Production France•3, Progéfi
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Taurus Film
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France•3
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Progéfi
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France
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Original title
Les faux-fuyants
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · June 6, 2000
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