Tandem (1987)
Tandem (1987), directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Jean Rochefort and Gérard Jugnot.
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Synopsis
Michel Mortez travels around France hosting a radio game show he created 25 years ago. He is famous among the average Frenchmen. Rivetot, his assistant and technician, always goes with him. He is the only one who knows what really lies under Mortez's appearance of a playful don Juan. When the program is canceled, Rivetot delays telling Mortez as long as possible...
- Denis LenoirCinematography
- Patrice LeconteDirector, Screenplay
- Joëlle HacheEditing
- Philippe CarcassonneProducer
About the film
Tandem [tɑ̃.dɛm] is a 1987 French road movie comedy drama directed by Patrice Leconte.
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Tandem [tɑ̃.dɛm] is a 1987 French road movie comedy drama directed by Patrice Leconte.
Plot
The film concerns a French radio quiz show host and his long suffering assistant as they travel around the country for the programme.
Cast
Gérard Jugnot : Rivetot
Jean Rochefort : Michel Mortez
Sylvie Granotier : Bookseller
Julie Jézéquel : The waitress
Jean-Claude Dreyfus : Adviser
Marie Pillet : Proprietress of 'Hôtel du Commerce'
Albert Delpy : Driver saw 'Red Dog'
References
External links
Tandem at IMDb
Text from Tandem (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tandem_(film)
Trivia
- It premiered on June 17, 1987, a Wednesday.
- It runs 1h26 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosCinéa, Films A2, Hachette Première
- CountriesFrance
- LanguagesFrench
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Jean Rochefort
Michel Mortez -
Gérard Jugnot
Rivetot -
Sylvie Granotier
La libraire -
Julie Jézéquel
La serveuse Hôtel de la Gare -
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Le conseiller -
Marie Pillet
La patronne de l'hôtel du commerce -
Albert Delpy
Le conducteur chien rouge -
Gabriel Gobin
Le vieux barman - Jacques Rousselot Monsieur Vaillant
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Pierre-François Dumeniaud
Le patron Hôtel du Commerce -
Ged Marlon
Gora, le pique-niqueur - Françoise Baut Madame Meurisse
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Eric Bérenger
Le journaliste -
Philippe Dormoy
Un reporter -
Maryline Even
La serveuse Hôtel des Grands Hommes - Catherine Ferrière La réceptionniste Hôtel des 3 Frères
- Richard Fiardo Le réparateur ascenseur
- Nathalie Frémont Jeune fille podium
- Gilles Guillot Le patron du Balto
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Patrice Leconte
Le candidat malchanceux
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Crew
- Denis Lenoir Cinematography
- Patrice Leconte Director
- Joëlle Hache Editing
- Philippe Carcassonne Producer
- René Cleitman Producer
- François Bernheim Original music
- Patrice Leconte Screenplay
- Patrick Dewolf Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is Tandem about?
Tandem: Michel Mortez travels around France hosting a radio game show he created 25 years ago. He is famous among the average Frenchmen. Rivetot, his assistant and technician, always goes with him. He is the only one who knows what really lies under Mortez's appearance of a playful don Juan. When the program is canceled, Rive…
Who directed Tandem?
Tandem was directed by Patrice Leconte in 1987.
Who stars in Tandem?
The cast of Tandem includes Jean Rochefort, Gérard Jugnot, Sylvie Granotier, Julie Jézéquel and Jean-Claude Dreyfus.
How long is Tandem?
Tandem runs for 86 minutes, or 1h26.
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