Populaire

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Populaire

"A comedy that strikes all the right keys."

2012

1h 51m

6.6(610 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Romain Duris

Louis Échard

Déborah François

Rose Pamphyle

Bérénice Bejo

Marie Taylor

Shaun Benson

Bob Taylor

Mélanie Bernier

Annie Leprince Ringuet

Nicolas Bedos

Gilbert Japy

Miou-Miou

Madeleine Échard

Eddy Mitchell

Georges Échard

Frédéric Pierrot

Jean Pamphyle

Marius Colucci

Lucien Échard

Creative team

Directed by: Régis Roinsard
Written by: Régis Roinsard
Romain Compingt
Produced by: Alain Attal

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