The Villain

– With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential stree..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 26 Minutes
Release Year:
2009
Original Name:
Le Vilain
The Villain (2009) - Also known as Le Vilain

With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.

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The Villain (2009) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Nov 2009

Language:

French

Director:

Albert Dupontel

Writer:

Albert Dupontel (scenario and dialogue), Simon Moutairou (scenario consultant), Diane Clavier (scenario consultant)

Main Actors:

Catherine Frot, Albert Dupontel, Bouli Lanners, Nicolas Marié

Plot:

With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.

Production:

Studio Canal

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10