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The Apprentices

The Apprentices

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The Apprentices

1995

1h 35m

6.6(72 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Antoine is a failed and depressed writer. Fred doesn't do much in his life and seems to be happy about it. The two of them share an apartment and live in a shambles. The adventures and mostly the misadventures of these two buddies/losers, makes them realise that despite everything that happens their friendship is the most important thing in their lives.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Marie Trintignant

Marie Trintignant

Lorette

François Cluzet

François Cluzet

Antoine

Guillaume Depardieu

Guillaume Depardieu

Fred

Judith Henry

Judith Henry

Sylvie

Claire Laroche

Agnès

Philippe Girard

Philippe Girard

Nicolas

Bernard Yerlès

Bernard Yerlès

Patrick

Jean-Pol Brissart

Jean-Pol Brissart

Rédacteur en Chef de Karaté Mag.

Blandine Pélissier

Blandine Pélissier

Jeune Femme Agence Immobilière

Jean-Michel Julliard

Médecin

Creative team

Directed by: Pierre Salvadori
Written by: Pierre Salvadori
Philippe Harel
Produced by: Philippe Martin

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