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Mischka

2002-02-20 · 117 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Drama

An old man in dressing gown and slippers is abandoned by his family on an area of highway while on vacation. He later finds himself in a hospital where a nurse, Gégène, calls him Mischka.

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Directors
Jean-François Stévenin
Production companies
Arcapix, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, Sagamore Cinéma
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean-Paul RoussillonJean-Paul RoussillonMischka
Jean-François StéveninJean-François StéveninGégène
Rona HartnerRona Hartner'Joli Coeur'
Salomé StéveninSalomé StéveninJane
Jean-Paul BonnaireJean-Paul BonnaireMuller
Claire StéveninClaire StéveninElle
Pierre StéveninPierre StéveninLéo
Yves AfonsoYves AfonsoRobert
Elisabeth DepardieuElisabeth DepardieuThe Aunt
Patrick GrandperretPatrick GrandperretJane's Father
Roger KnobelspiessGas Station Attendant
Jean-Pierre JaniaudSound Guy
Léo GrandperretSon of Elle
Pascale BransolleBéatrice
Amélie SoupirotTwin 1
Élodie SoupirotTwin 2
Johnny HallydayJohnny HallydayJohnny Hallyday (uncredited)
Robinson StéveninRobinson StéveninThe Boy in Handcuffs (uncredited)
Julie DuhayotGas Station Attendant (uncredited)

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