The Associate(1979)

6.5(10)1h 34mAugust 22, 1979

Comedy

Synopsis

An unemployed investor creates a fictious business partner to attempt to improve business. Eventually, his creation gets out of control as his business becomes successful and his wife announces that she is in love with the partner and his son wishes the partner was his father -- although no one has ever seen him. To regain control, the man decides to "kill" his imaginary partner and is arrested for the murder.

Directed by René Gainville

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Cast

Michel Serrault

Julien Pardot

Claudine Auger

Agnès Pardot, épouse de Julien

Catherine Alric

Mme Alice Duphorin, épouse de Marc, amante de Julien

Judith Magre

Mme Breol, la secrétaire de Julien

Bernard Haller

M. Hellzer, propriétaire d'une banque

Marco Perrin

Colonel Vauban, administrateur de sociétés

Jean Martin

M. Bastias

Fabrice Josso

Thierry Pardot

Henri Virlogeux

M. Urioste, agent de change

Mathieu Carrière

Louis, ami de Julien

Vadim Glowna

Me Marc Duphorin, avocat d'affaires véreux

Astrid Frank

Mme Marie-Claude Hellzer, amante de Louis

Béatrice Radian

Daniel Prévost

M. Zephyr, « Top Concepteur » de l'agence de publicité

Jacques Legras

M. Pernais, inspecteur de police

René Alié

Un client investisseur, mari de la femme aux bijoux

Dominique Zardi

Le portier du ministère

Jacques Galland

Un client qui attend et en vient aux mains

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Where can I watch The Associate?+

We don't currently track a streaming service carrying The Associate in your region. Check back — availability changes regularly.

When did The Associate come out?+

The Associate was released in 1979.

How long is The Associate?+

The Associate runs for 94 minutes (1 hour and 34 minutes).

Who directed The Associate?+

The Associate was directed by René Gainville.

Who stars in The Associate?+

The Associate stars Michel Serrault, Claudine Auger, Catherine Alric, Judith Magre and Bernard Haller.

The Associate(1979)

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