La vérité si je mens! 2 (2001)

Eddie, Dov, and Yvan are back, still working in Paris' Sentier textile district, This time they're confronting the high-stakes world of large distribution after striking a deal with Eurodiscount, a European hypermarket chain.

Director:

Thomas Gilou

Writers:

Gérard Bitton, Michel Munz

Stars:

Richard Anconina, José Garcia, Bruno Solo

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Anconina	...	Eddie Vuibert
José Garcia	...	Serge Benamou
Bruno Solo	...	Yvan
Gilbert Melki	...	Patrick Abitbol
Gad Elmaleh	...	Dov Mimran
Daniel Prévost	...	Vierhouten
Aure Atika	...	Karine
Amira Casar	...	Sandra
Elisa Tovati	...	Chochana Boutboul
Enrico Macias	...	Maurice Boutboul
Nicole Calfan	...	Suzie Boutboul
Marc Andréoni	...	Willy Journo
Yvonne Sciò	...	Annabella (as Yvonne Scio)
Isaac Sharry	...	Miro
Victor Haïm	...	The rabbi

Storyline

The gang is back, with Eddie, Dov, and Yvan still in the textile industry and working in Paris' Sentier district. After an umpteenth problem with an independent retailer who can't cover the cost of merchandise, they decide to aim for the guaranteed safety of a large distribution contract with an established chain. Eventually, they do make it big, striking a deal with Eurodiscount, a European hypermarket chain (combination supermarket and department store). However, their joy dissipates as Eddie and Yvan quickly learn who dictates the rules when dealing with a large chain. Meanwhile, Dov, chased out of his home by his wife, Karine, after yet another extramarital affair, leaves with Patrick for California, hoping to strike a business deal there, and Serge, now a struggling delivery man, falls in love with a young girl from a good family whom he fools into believing that he's wealthy by taking over his cousin Patrick's home and belongings during his absence, and by spending the mob's ...

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Plot Keywords:

hypermarket | merchandise | textile industry | fraud | design | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French Arabic English

Release Date:

7 February 2001 (France)

Also Known As:

Evlere senlik

Filming Locations:

Restaurant Victoria, 12 rue de Presbourg, Paris, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

FRF 82,716,700 (France), 15 February 2001, Wide Release

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$39,635,766

Company Credits

Production Co:

M6 Métropole Télévision, TF1, TPS Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many small parts from the first movie returned for this sequel but as different characters. For example the actress who portrayed Dov's mother became Serge's.

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Connections

Follows La vérité si je mens! (1997)

User Reviews

La Comedy!

If I lie that's the truth!?

I am not sure if that's the reality but I found it sincere. If you have seen the film you can understand what I mean. "La vérité si je mens" is a comedy film pointing that people sometimes need to play games even if they are not good at playing or "acting".