

The Chorus
2004-03-17 · 97 min · ★ 7.7
In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
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Production details
- Directors
- Christophe Barratier
- Production companies
- Galatée Films, Pathé Renn Productions, Vega Film, France 2 Cinéma, Novo Arturo Films
- Countries
- France, Switzerland
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 83,600,000
Top Cast
Gérard JugnotClément Mathieu
François BerléandRachin
Kad MeradChabert
Jean-Paul BonnaireFather Maxence
Marie BunelViolette Morhange
Jean-Baptiste MaunierPierre Morhange
Maxence PerrinPépinot
Grégory GatignolPascal Mondain
Thomas BlumenthalCorbin
Philippe du JanerandMr. Langlois
Carole WeissCountess
Erick DesmarestzDoctor Dervaux
Jacques PerrinPierre Morhange adult
Armen GodelDoctor
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