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Tchao Pantin, also known as So Long, Stooge, is a 1983 French film directed by Claude Berri and starring Coluche. It is based on a novel by Alain Page and tells the story of a lonely gas station attendant who seeks revenge for his friend's murder.
The title "Tchao, Pantin" became a very well-known expression in France to define a comedian's spectacular dramatic breakthrough, in reference to Coluche who only starred in comedies prior to the film and earned the César for his performance.
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- Crime, Drama
- Claude Berri
- 1983-12-21
Tchao Pantin est un film dramatique français de 1983, adapté du roman d'Alain Page, avec Coluche dans le rôle d'un pompiste alcoolique qui veut venger son ami trafiquant de drogue. Le film, acclamé par la critique et le public, a remporté cinq César, dont celui du meilleur acteur.
- Charlélie Couture
- Claude BerriAlain Page
- Claude Berri
Dec 12, 2021 · Pompiste de nuit dans une station, Lambert (COLUCHE) n’a pas d’attaches et noie sa solitude et sa dépression dans l’alcool.
- 10 min
- 163.1K
- RÉPLIQUES CULTES
Overview. In the 18th Arrondissement of Paris, Lambert, an aloof garage manager working the night shift at a petrol station spends his time drinking on the job, content in his own company. One night, Bensoussan, a small-time drug pusher in dire straits falls in on a stolen moped pretending to need a spark plug.
Jul 29, 2024 · Tchao Pantin is an atypical drama about a burgeoning friendship that takes a grave turn that sets you down a path of wickedness and misfortune. The strong dramatic turn from Coluche makes this movie as special as it is.
An alcoholic ex-policeman (Coluche) roams the Paris underworld with a punk girl (Agnès Soral) to avenge an Arab drug dealer (Richard Anconina).
- Drama