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Arlette

  • 1997
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
821
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Christopher Lambert and Josiane Balasko in Arlette (1997)
ComedyCrimeRomance

An actor owes big bucks to the Vegas mob. He's all set to pay them off; he's conned a rich widow into marrying him. But the mobsters blow his cover because they need him for a different scam... Read allAn actor owes big bucks to the Vegas mob. He's all set to pay them off; he's conned a rich widow into marrying him. But the mobsters blow his cover because they need him for a different scam. The lost heiress to a Vegas casino fortune has been found; she's a truckstop waitress in... Read allAn actor owes big bucks to the Vegas mob. He's all set to pay them off; he's conned a rich widow into marrying him. But the mobsters blow his cover because they need him for a different scam. The lost heiress to a Vegas casino fortune has been found; she's a truckstop waitress in France. The mobsters' proposition: romance the broad, and get hitched. Or else. Then the ... Read all

  • Director
    • Claude Zidi
  • Writers
    • Claude Zidi
    • Josiane Balasko
  • Stars
    • Josiane Balasko
    • Christopher Lambert
    • Ennio Fantastichini
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    821
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Claude Zidi
    • Writers
      • Claude Zidi
      • Josiane Balasko
    • Stars
      • Josiane Balasko
      • Christopher Lambert
      • Ennio Fantastichini
    • 3User reviews
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    Josiane Balasko
    Josiane Balasko
    • Arlette Bathiat
    Christopher Lambert
    Christopher Lambert
    • Frank Martin
    • (as Christophe Lambert)
    Ennio Fantastichini
    Ennio Fantastichini
    • Angelo Mascarpone
    Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran
    • Diane
    Jean-Marie Bigard
    Jean-Marie Bigard
    • Victor
    Armelle
    • Lucie
    Martin Lamotte
    Martin Lamotte
    • Le chef routier
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    • Lulu
    France Zobda
    France Zobda
    • Samantha
    Jean-Claude Bouillon
    Jean-Claude Bouillon
    • Le présentateur
    Ronny Coutteure
    • Le patron routier
    Arno Chevrier
    • Le routier Mickey
    Tony Librizzi
    • Le routier Riri
    Pascal Benezech
    • Le routier Nanard
    • (as Pascal Bénézech)
    Jacques Le Carpentier
    • Le routier géant
    Bouli Lanners
    Bouli Lanners
    • Le routier Émile
    • (as Bouli)
    Lionel Robert
    • Le routier Marcel
    Isabelle Leprince
    • Brigitte
    • Director
      • Claude Zidi
    • Writers
      • Claude Zidi
      • Josiane Balasko
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    7/10

    Deliberately awkward comedy. Great for guilty pleasure!

    Arlette is a charming French romantic but slightly cringt comedy that follows the story of a humble waitress, Arlette (Josiane Balasko), whose life is turned upside down when a wealthy playboy, Frank (Christopher Lambert), enters her life. Frank attempts to seduce Arlette as part of a scheme to inherit his father's fortune, but as they spend time together, genuine feelings begin to emerge.

    Josiane Balasko delivers a amusingly delightful performance as the naive yet spirited Arlette, while Christopher Lambert brings charisma and depth to his role as the initially deceptive Frank. The chemistry between the leads is engaging and forms the heart of the film. Zidi's direction ensures a light-hearted, entertaining narrative, complemented by picturesque settings and a humorous script. Sure, the movie is filled with cringy jokes and awkward moments, but that's exactly the point. If you're into this particular type of comedy, then you'll definitely enjoy this film!
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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1997 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Арлетт
    • Filming locations
      • Monaco
    • Production companies
      • Katharina
      • Renn Productions
      • TF1 Films Production
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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