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L.627

L.627

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L.627

1992

2h 21m

7.1(105 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

In Paris, Lulu, a passionate policeman, works with the faith of a rookie, despite the sclerotic bureaucracy and the incompetence or negligence of some of his colleagues. In his new position as a narcotics inspector, he tries to keep his sanity as he witnesses the worst of the human condition.

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Production Companies

Les Films Alain Sarde

Canal+

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Didier Bezace

Didier Bezace

'Lulu'

Jean-Paul Comart

Jean-Paul Comart

'Dodo'

Charlotte Kady

Charlotte Kady

Marie

Jean-Roger Milo

Jean-Roger Milo

Manuel

Nils Tavernier

Nils Tavernier

Vincent

Philippe Torreton

Philippe Torreton

Antoine

Lara Guirao

Lara Guirao

Cécile

Cécile Garcia-Fogel

Cécile Garcia-Fogel

Katy

Claude Brosset

Claude Brosset

Adore

Fabrice Roux

Fabrice Roux

Toulouse

Creative team

Directed by: Bertrand Tavernier
Written by: Bertrand Tavernier
Michel Alexandre
Produced by: Alain Sarde

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