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The Valet

Original title: La doublure
  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
12K
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The Valet (2006)
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FrenchRaunchy ComedyComedyDrama

A porter and a top-model have to pretend to be a couple in order to salvage a CEO's marriage.A porter and a top-model have to pretend to be a couple in order to salvage a CEO's marriage.A porter and a top-model have to pretend to be a couple in order to salvage a CEO's marriage.

  • Director
    • Francis Veber
  • Writer
    • Francis Veber
  • Stars
    • Gad Elmaleh
    • Alice Taglioni
    • Daniel Auteuil
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Francis Veber
    • Writer
      • Francis Veber
    • Stars
      • Gad Elmaleh
      • Alice Taglioni
      • Daniel Auteuil
    • 42User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast25

    Gad Elmaleh
    Gad Elmaleh
    • François Pignon
    Alice Taglioni
    Alice Taglioni
    • Elena
    Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil
    • Levasseur
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Christine
    Richard Berry
    Richard Berry
    • Maître Foix
    Virginie Ledoyen
    Virginie Ledoyen
    • Émilie
    Dany Boon
    Dany Boon
    • Richard
    Michel Jonasz
    • André
    Michel Aumont
    Michel Aumont
    • Le Médecin
    Laurent Gamelon
    Laurent Gamelon
    • Paul
    Patrick Mille
    Patrick Mille
    • Pascal
    Michèle Garcia
    • Louise
    Philippe Magnan
    Philippe Magnan
    • Berman
    Jean-Yves Chilot
    • Hervé
    • (as Jean Yves Chilot)
    Irina Ninova
    • Marie
    Philippe Beglia
    • Maître d'Hôtel
    Noémie Lenoir
    Noémie Lenoir
    • Karine
    Sandra Moreno
    • Secrétaire Levasseur
    • Director
      • Francis Veber
    • Writer
      • Francis Veber
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews42

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    Related interests

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Francis Veber: [François Pignon] Features a likable idiot called François Pignon.
    • Goofs
      Both Francois and Emilie purposely avoid going to Luigi's for lunch, but run into each other at another restaurant. However, in the next scene, Elena asks Francois "Did I upset the girl at Luigi's?"
    • Quotes
      • François Pignon: A man comes home to watch T.V. It's not normal.
    • Crazy credits
      The Gaumont logo, after it fully appears, becomes a sign outside a church.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Making of 'The Valet' (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      No particular place to go
      (1964)
      Composed, Written and Performed by Chuck Berry

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 1, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
      • Belgium
    • Official site
      • Gaumont Columbia Tristar (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Người Thay Thế
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Gaumont
      • EFVE
      • TF1 Films Production
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • €25,320,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,926,800
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $67,552
      • Apr 22, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,414,553
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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