Family Business (1986 film)

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Family Business
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Directed by Costa-Gavras
Written byCosta-Gavras (scenario)
Francis Ryck (novel)
Produced by Michèle Ray-Gavras
Starring Johnny Hallyday
Cinematography Robert Alazraki
Edited by Marie-Sophie Dubus
Music by Georges Delerue
Release date
  • 19 March 1986 (1986-03-19)(France)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench
Box office$7 million [1]

Family Business (French : Conseil de famille) is a 1986 French comedy film directed by Costa-Gavras.

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Plot

A professional thief (Johnny Hallyday) just released from jail returns to stealing to support his family. After several successful thefts, he decides to bring his son into the family business.

Cast

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References

  1. "Conseil de famille (1986) - JPBox-Office".