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The Common Man

1975 · 100 min · Director: Yves Boisset

The Common Man (1975) is a drama film, directed by Yves Boisset. It stars Jean Carmet and Pascale Roberts. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What The Common Man Is About

Georges Lajoie is a Parisian café owner. As every summer, Georges, his wife Ginette and grown-up son Léon go on holiday to Loulou's campsite, where they meet up with the Schumacher family (whose father is a bailiff) and the Colin family (who sells bras in the markets). This year, their peace is slightly disturbed by the proximity of a construction site where foreign workers are employed. Xenophobic comments are made. One evening at the ball, a fight breaks out between Lajoie, Albert Schumacher and two algerian immigrant workers...

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What is The Common Man about?

Georges Lajoie is a Parisian café owner. As every summer, Georges, his wife Ginette and grown-up son Léon go on holiday to Loulou's campsite, where they meet up with the Schumacher family (whose father is a bailiff) and the Colin family (who sells bras in the markets).

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How long is The Common Man?

The Common Man runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did The Common Man come out?

The Common Man was released in 1975.

Who directed The Common Man?

The Common Man was directed by Yves Boisset.

Who stars in The Common Man?

The Common Man stars Jean Carmet, Pascale Roberts, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Mohamed Zinet.

What is The Common Man's rating?

The Common Man holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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