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A Pain in the Ass
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A Pain in the Ass

1973-09-20 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama

Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.

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Directors
Édouard Molinaro
Production companies
Les Films Ariane, Mondex Films, Oceania Film, Rizzoli Film
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lino VenturaLino VenturaRalf Milan
Jacques BrelJacques BrelFrançois Pignon
Caroline CellierCaroline CellierLouise Pignon
Jean-Pierre DarrasJean-Pierre DarrasDr. Edgar Fuchs
Nino CastelnuovoNino CastelnuovoBellhop, room boy
Michele GamminoMichele GamminoPregnant woman husband
Xavier DeprazXavier DeprazLouis Randoni
François DyrekFrançois DyrekFélix, saboteur
André ValardyAndré ValardyJerry, hitchhiker
Angela CardilePregnant woman
Jean-Louis TristanHotel inspector
Jean FranvalJean FranvalTruck driver
Pierre ColletPierre ColletButcher
Arlette BalkisPatient
Jacques GallandJacques GallandMaître Chamfort, notary
Liza BraconnierLiza BraconnierMrs. Randoni (uncredited)
Pierre ForgetPierre ForgetFélix (uncredited)
Sylvain LévignacSylvain LévignacNurse at the psychiatric clinic (uncredited)
Édouard MolinaroÉdouard MolinaroCafé owner (uncredited)
Eric VasbergEric VasbergRally driver (uncredited)

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