
La Poule aux œufs d'or
1995-02-01 · 92 min · ★ 6.0
Lazy and inveterate player, a French aristocrat has lost everything and his family is ruined. His wife still believes in a miracle. Will this come from their eldest daughter who has developed a gift of double vision since she was pregnant?
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- Directors
- Michel Galabru
- Production companies
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- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Michel GalabruAlexanche Fauchard de Poisseuse
Marthe MercadierEdmée Fauchard de Poisseuse
Roger MuniEdouard Bouffemond du Singe
Michel CacciaMaître Rapine
Delphine McCartyAurore Fauchard de Poisseuse
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