

Overview
Fleeing fame, the writer Anatole Hirsch decides to publish his new book under the name of his cousin, Martin Bassane. This book wins the Prix Goncourt. A film inspired by the story of Romain Gary.
Top Cast

Philippe Noiret
Anatole Hirsch

Robin Renucci
Martin

Laure Killing
Sylvie

Monique Chaumette
Gisèle Laumière

Caroline Silhol
Jacqueline Ségur

François Perrot
Daniel Laumière

Jean-Claude Brialy
Charles Laumière

Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot

Maher Kamoun
Rachid

Philippe Morier-Genoud
Delplaire, le critique

Jean-Pierre Sentier
Pierre Leclerc

Michel Albertini
Me Belleche
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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