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The Measure of a Man

The Measure of a Man

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The Measure of a Man

2015

1h 33m

6.6(368 votes)

Drama

Overview

At the age of 51 and after 20 months on unemployment, Thierry starts a new job that soon brings him face to face with a moral dilemma. How much is he willing to accept to keep his job?

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Production Companies

ARTE France Cinéma

Nord-Ouest Films

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Vincent Lindon

Thierry Taugourdeau

Vincent Lindon

Acting

Karine de Mirbeck

La femme de Thierry

Karine de Mirbeck

Acting

Mathieu Schaller

Le fils de Thierry

Mathieu Schaller

Acting

Yves Ory

Conseiller Pôle emploi

Yves Ory

Acting

Xavier Mathieu

Le collègue syndicaliste

Xavier Mathieu

Acting

Noel Mairot

Le professeur de danse

Noel Mairot

Acting

Catherine Saint-Bonnet

La banquière

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Production

Christophe Rossignon

Employeur sur Skype (voice)

Christophe Rossignon

Acting

Soufiane Guerrab

Le jeune homme interpellé

Soufiane Guerrab

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