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Three Men and a Cradle
“In one split second, their lives went from party to potty.”
6.4 / 10• 1985• 1h 46m•PG-13• French
Comedy
Storyline
Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.
Cast & Crew
Roland Giraud
Pierre
Lead
Michel Boujenah
Michel
André Dussollier
Jacques
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Sylvia
Dominique Lavanant
Ms. Rapons
Marthe Villalonga
Antoinette
Annick Alane
Pharmacist
JC
Josine Comellas
Ms. Rodriguez, concierge
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Coline Serreau's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Three Men and a Cradle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
