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Is This Reasonable?
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Is This Reasonable?

1981-03-25 · 109 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Action · Romance

A young journalist comes from Nice to Paris to meet with the famous judge, Simon, hoping he will help her understand a case. She does not know that, according to the will of fate, in the office of judge was fugitive criminal. The couple hit the road.

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Directors
Georges Lautner
Production companies
AMLF, Sara Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gérard LanvinGérard LanvinGérard Louvier, escaped ex-convict
Miou-MiouMiou-MiouJulie Boucher, journalist at “Nice Matin”
Henri GuybetHenri GuybetDaniel, Julie's companion
Michel GalabruMichel GalabruÉmile Dugoineau, usher
Julien GuiomarJulien GuiomarRaymond Volfoni, Gérard's accomplice
Jean-Pierre DarroussinJean-Pierre DarroussinHenri, Julie's depressed ex
Max MontavonMax MontavonClerk at the Paris tribunal
Renée Saint-CyrRenée Saint-CyrWidow Bertillon
David GabisonDavid GabisonInvestigating judge Bricard
Philippe CastelliPhilippe CastelliCourt usher
Jean LuisiJean LuisiGendarme
Eva HarlingEva HarlingEva
Franck-Olivier BonnetFranck-Olivier BonnetDriver pissed off at being blocked
André RiquierCrook at the courthouse
Auguste Danielle
Charly BertoniCharly Bertoni
Jean Marsiglia
Dominique LavanantDominique LavanantMrs. Lavanant, restaurateur (uncredited)

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