La Grande boucle (2013)
Directed by Laurent Tuel

Comedy

Film Synopsis

François is an avid fan of the Tour de France.  Having lost his job and then his wife he enters the cycle competition with a day's lead on the professionals.  First he is alone, but soon he is joined by others, inspired by his example.  As news of François's exploits spreads he is cheered by the crowds, to the annoyance of the tournament leader.  François must be stopped at any cost!
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Film Credits

  • Director: Laurent Tuel
  • Script: Lyes Belaïdouni (dialogue), Stéphane Ben Lahcene (dialogue), Yohanathan Lévy, Romain Protat (dialogue)
  • Cinematographer: Gilles Porte
  • Music: André Manoukian
  • Cast: Clovis Cornillac (François Nouel), Bouli Lanners (Rémi Pletinckx), Ary Abittan (Tony Agnello), Bruno Lochet (Pierre Bojean), Élodie Bouchez (Sylvie Nouel), André Marcon (Daniel Lafarge), Rose Caprais (Tina Bojean), Annick Christiaens (Gertrudis Bojean), Paul GRANIER (Thomas Nouel), Doudou Masta (Ame Strong), Michel Ferracci (Santini), Sebastien Fontaine (Le Journaliste Radio), Michel Drucker (Himself), Bernard Hinault (Himself), Laurent Jalabert (Himself), Jean-Noël Martin (L'épicier), Nelson Monfort (Himself), Fabrice Colson (Le boucher)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 98 min

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