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Un jour sans fin (1993)

Groundhog Day (original title)
Tous publics | | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance | 28 July 1993 (France)
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A weatherman finds himself inexplicably living the same day over and over again.

Director:

Harold Ramis

Writers:

Danny Rubin (screenplay), Harold Ramis (screenplay) | 1 more credit »
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Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 6 wins & 17 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Murray ... Phil
Andie MacDowell ... Rita
Chris Elliott ... Larry
Stephen Tobolowsky ... Ned
Brian Doyle-Murray ... Buster
Marita Geraghty ... Nancy
Angela Paton ... Mrs. Lancaster
Rick Ducommun ... Gus
Rick Overton ... Ralph
Robin Duke ... Doris the Waitress
Carol Bivins Carol Bivins ... Anchorwoman
Willie Garson ... Phil's Assistant Kenny
Ken Hudson Campbell ... Man in Hallway
Les Podewell Les Podewell ... Old Man
Rod Sell Rod Sell ... Groundhog Official
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Storyline

A weather man is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he makes no effort to hide his frustration. On awaking the 'following' day he discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses this to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people do the same thing EVERY day. Written by Rob Hartill

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He's having the day of his life...over and over again. See more »


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Trivia

Bill Murray and Stephen Tobolowsky would later work on Garfield, le film (2004). See more »

Goofs

When Phil is ready to leave the B&B on the first repeat day his scarf is outside of his unbuttoned jacket. Yet once he turns around and exits through the front door his jacket is buttoned and the scarf is tucked inside. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Phil: Somebody asked me today, "Phil, if you could be anywhere in the world, where would you like to be?" And I said to him, "Prob'ly right here - Elko, Nevada, our nation's high at 79 today." Out in California, they're gonna have some warm weather tomorrow, gang wars, and some *very* overpriced real estate. Up in the Pacific Northwest, as you can see, they're gonna have some very, very tall trees.
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Soundtracks

Almost Like Being in Love
Written by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe
Performed by Nat 'King' Cole (as Nat King Cole)
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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Ingenious concept, enthusiastically presented.
9 September 2004 | by barnabyrudgeSee all my reviews

Bill Murray can be a very funny guy, especially when given roles where his character has a deliciously cruel edge. He has one of those faces, and a voice to go with it, which can make nastiness and sarcasm funny. Groundhog Day is a highly enjoyable vehicle for Murray's talents. It also has a very clever concept, neatly brought to the screen by actor-turned-director Harold Ramis (who starred alongside Murray in the Ghostbusters films).

Pittsburgh weather-man Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is sent on assignment to Punxatawney, where on Groundhog Day each year the locals have a tradition of consulting the groundhog to find out if spring is imminent or if they should prepare for 6 more weeks of winter. Phil despises the job and the town, and can't wait to get it over with.... even though he has a soft spot for Rita (Andie MacDowell), the producer overseeing his broadcast. Phil's dislike of Punxatawney, its people and its traditions is set to get a hell of a lot worse though.... as when he awakens the next morning he finds himself reliving the same day. And so it goes - every time Phil gets up, it's still February 2nd and he seems destined to be stuck in the same day for the rest of eternity.

It seems early on in the proceedings that the film might run out of steam and inspiration. After all, how can a film about a day which repeats itself be anything but repetitive? Thankfully, Groundhog Day is full of ingenious ideas, and it successfully throws up new developments and delightful twists at every opportunity. The film is laced with memorable dialogue, and Murray gets to play one of the defining roles of his career as a facetious, sharp-tongued misanthrope who ultimately learns the error of his ways. Groundhog Day is a very good film indeed, and restores one's faith in the imagination still lurking beneath the dismayingly shallow surface of Hollywood.


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USA

Language:

English | French | Italian

Release Date:

28 July 1993 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

Un jour sans fin See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$14,600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,517,672, 14 February 1993

Gross USA:

$70,906,973

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$70,906,973
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Company Credits

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Columbia Pictures See more »
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1.85 : 1
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