14 Oct 1973
Mean Streets
A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.
The Life of Jesus
Twenty-something Freddy is becalmed in a podunk French village where the only sign of life is the local amateur brass band and youth aimlessly roaming around the countryside on scooters. He has an intense sexual connection with his girlfriend but has no joy or passion to give her. When she falls for a handsome Arab youth a tragedy unfolds.
Top Billed Cast
David Douche Freddy
Marjorie Cottreel Marie
Kader Chaatouf Kader
Sébastien Delbaere Gégé
Samuel Boidin Michou
Steve Smagghe Robert
Sébastien Bailleul Quinquin
Geneviève Cottreel La mère de Freddy
René Gilleron René
Madame Chaatouf La mère de Kader
Monsieur Chaatouf Le père de Kader
Daniel Tanchon Père Gégé
Sophie Ruckebusch Majorette
Jean-Claude Lefèbvre Inspecteur
Gérard Wallyn Père majorette
Jean-Benoît Gros Pierrot
Suzanne Berteloot Infirmière
Mélinda Deseure Chef majorettes
Jean-Paul Potteuw Chef Harmonie
Les Majorettes de Bailleul Elles-mêmes
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