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The Bit Between the Teeth
The Bit Between the Teeth
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The Bit Between the Teeth

Original Title: Le Mors aux dents

1979
1h 39m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 39m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

Three men with a penchant for gambling on the horses soon find themselves in trouble because of their addiction. Pierre (Michel Piccoli) is the math whiz who uses his talent for picking the winners. Charles (Michel Galabru) is the wealthy scrap-iron magnate who has embarrassing evidence on many prominent political figures. Loic (Jacques Dutronc) is the aspiring politico who seeks to further his career by any means possible. Charles approaches Loic and asks his political party for a loan in hopes of fixing an upcoming race....

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 39m
Sep 1, 1979
Languages
French
Director
Laurent Heynemann
Laurent Heynemann
Production
UGC Films
UGC Films
Sara Films
Sara Films
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

59 Cast Members

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Pierre Chazerand

Jacques Dutronc

Jacques Dutronc

Loïc Le Guenn

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Charles Dréant

Clémentine Amouroux

Clémentine Amouroux

Solange

Roland Bertin

Roland Bertin

Xavier Guibert

Michel Beaune

Michel Beaune

Froment

Jean Benguigui

Jean Benguigui

Bosc

Monique Chaumette

Monique Chaumette

Louise

Maria Laborit

Maria Laborit

Mme. Chazerand

Brigitte Roüan

Brigitte Roüan

La photographe

Roland Blanche

Roland Blanche

Le grec

Jean-Pierre Sentier

Jean-Pierre Sentier

Ramoz

Jacques Sereys

Jacques Sereys

Poinsot-Dubreuil

Charles Gérard

Charles Gérard

Ménard

Nicole Garcia

Nicole Garcia

Mme Le Guenn

Michel Berto

Michel Berto

Solo

Fred Personne

Fred Personne

Hector

Sandra Alvarez de Tolédo

Pivin

Christian Bouillette

Christian Bouillette

Le flic

Jean de Coninck

Civiletti

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