

Whatever You Say
2002-12-17 · 110 min · ★ 5.7
Bastien, an ambitious young production assistant, catches the attention of Jean-Louis, a producer of high regard, and is granted a shot at his own television show.
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- Directors
- Guillaume Canet
- Production companies
- M6 Films, Pendrake Films, Nord-Ouest Films
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Guillaume CanetBastien
François Berléandjean-Louis Broustal
Diane KrugerClara
Philippe LefebvrePhilippe Metzger
Daniel PrévostM. Balbot
Clotilde CourauFabienne
Jacqueline JehanneufMaryvonne
Jean-Paul RouvePatrick
Andrée DamantMicheline
Anne MarivinL'assistante
Alexandra MercouroffLa secrétaire de Broustal
Pascal LeguennecLe jardinier
Vincent DarréLe fils du jardinier
Laurent LafitteFabrice
Gilles LelloucheDaniel BénardTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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