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Fiction in Love

Jan 14, 1981 · 1h 20m
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Papy is sick and tired of living in the country. He goes to Paris with the money he has stolen from his son and daughter-in-law. After he has paid a visit to a prostitute, he goes to Alain’s place (his grandson) who gives him shelter for the night. Papy’s son who fears that he might not inherit from his father goes after him with his wife. Thanks to a pendullum they also go to Paris and check at Alain’s who tells them that he is unaware of Papy’s location. He then tells him to go to one of his female friend’s place. The son and his wife ask for the help of a private detective who first proceeds to pay himself in kind with the wife. Papy who has found what real life is, decides to stay in Paris and get married. His son and daughter-in-law go back home disappointed

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CAST

Eva Bassan
Gustave's Wife
Jean Cherlian
Gustave, Papy's Son
Guy Bonnafoux
Papy
Barbara Moose
Monique, photographer
Cyril Val
Alain ,Papy's grandson
Guy Royer
G. Dunez, Private Detective
Brigitte Verbecq
Prostitute
Carmelo Petix
Directed by Alain Payet

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Les Films du Saphir
Country
FR
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