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The Chorus

2004-03-17 · 97 min · ★ 7.7

Drama · Comedy · Music

In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.

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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 JugnotGérard JugnotClément Mathieu
François BerléandFrançois BerléandRachin
Kad MeradKad MeradChabert
Jean-Paul BonnaireJean-Paul BonnaireFather Maxence
Marie BunelMarie BunelViolette Morhange
Jean-Baptiste MaunierJean-Baptiste MaunierPierre Morhange
Maxence PerrinMaxence PerrinPépinot
Grégory GatignolGrégory GatignolPascal Mondain
Thomas BlumenthalThomas BlumenthalCorbin
Cyril BernicotLe Querrec
Philippe du JanerandPhilippe du JanerandMr. Langlois
Carole WeissCarole WeissCountess
Erick DesmarestzErick DesmarestzDoctor Dervaux
Didier FlamandPépinot adult
Jacques PerrinJacques PerrinPierre Morhange adult
Simon FargeotBoniface
Théodule Carré-CassaigneLeclerc
Armen GodelArmen GodelDoctor
Steve GadlerPierre Morhange's Assistant
Paul ChariérasPaul ChariérasRégent

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