Franck Spadone (2000)

Director:

Richard Bean

Writers:

Richard Bean (screenplay), Richard Bean (story),

Stars:

Stanislas Merhar, Monica Bellucci, Carlo Brandt

Cast

Credited cast:
Stanislas Merhar	...	Franck Spadone
Monica Bellucci	...	Laura
Carlo Brandt	...	Ferdinand
Antoine Fayard	...	Pablo
Christophe Le Masne	...	Bruno
Jean-Claude Lecas	...	Jean
Meyer Bokobza	...	Osmuth
Patrick Sueur	...	Henri
Barbara Roig	...	Isabelle
Dominique Besnehard	...	L'expert
Frankie Pain	...	La mère de Franck (as Franckie Pain)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kamel Abdeli
Didier Agostini
Stéphane Baudoin
Pierre Baux

Storyline

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

19 July 2000 (France)

Also Known As:

Striptease: Attrazione mortale

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ciné B, Hachette Première, Les Films Alain Sarde

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Monica Bellucci.

I'm surprised there are no comments for this film. It isn't all that good, but far worse films are commented on here - even praised.

I think I could watch Monica Bellucci fill out tax forms. I believe I can honestly say she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. She is why I watched this film. While it is not horrible, I would probably never consider watching it again if it were not for her presence in it.

The film itself is somewhat perplexing. While listed at this site as a thriller it is likely the most low-key thriller I have ever seen. But I'm not sure what else you'd call it. Crimes are committed, lives are in danger. But it isn't very involving. There is very little dialogue and there are many long shots of people not doing much - smoking, drinking coffee, looking into the mirror. This gives you periodic opportunities to look at Monica of course. But while this pacing seemed intentional I'm not sure if it was the best decision for the film.

While not horrible, the film is very unremarkable aside from Monica. If you are a fan of hers and watch anything she's in, this won't be the worst film you see. But I'm not sure I can recommend it for anyone but Bellucci completists. That said there are far worse films you could spend 80 minutes watching.