

Podium
2004-02-11 · 95 min · ★ 5.9
Bernand Fréderic is a mediocre bank executive. He's married and has a son. He used to have another profession: being French star Claude Francois. Now, with the Imitators Gala Night coming up, he must choose between his wife or the only thing that makes him happy: the applause.
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- Directors
- Yann Moix
- Production companies
- Fidélité Productions, K2 SA, M6 Films, TF1 Films Production
- Countries
- France, Belgium
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Benoît PoelvoordeBernard Frédéric
Jean-Paul RouveCouscous
Julie DepardieuVéro
Marie GuillardVanessa
Anne MarivinAnne
Odile VuilleminOdile
Nadège Beausson-DiagneNadège
Olivier MagClaude David
Karine LyachenkoJacqueline
Bruno Abraham-KremerMonsieur Lombard
Dominique BesnehardLe psychologue
ArmelleLaure
Thomas DerichebourgLe garçon restaurant à volonté
Évelyne ThomasHerself
Jérôme BertinJournaliste LCITitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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