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Lucky Star

Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...
Nov 12, 2025 · 1h 45m
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In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.

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CAST

Benoît Poelvoorde
Jean Chevalin /Jacob
Audrey Lamy
Paulette Chevalin /Sarah
Hugo Becker
L'anguille
Pascal Elbé
Sam Goldstein
Zabou Breitman
Madeleine
Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière
Marcel Chevalin/Joseph
David Talbot
Faurillon
Patrick Mille
Directed by Pascal Elbé

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Quad Productions, Père & Films, France 3 Cinéma, Yann Zenou Entertainment
Country
FR

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