
The Closet(2001)
“Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!”
Overview
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
Director
Francis Veber
Studio
Gaumont
Cast

Daniel Auteuil
as François Pignon

Gérard Depardieu
as Félix Santini

Thierry Lhermitte
as Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations

Michèle Laroque
as Miss Bertrand

Michel Aumont
as Belone, le voisin de Pignon

Jean Rochefort
as Kopel, le directeur de l'usine

Alexandra Vandernoot
as Christine

Edgar Givry
as Mathieu

Irina Ninova
as Martine

Marianne Groves
as Suzanne

Michèle Garcia
as Madame Santini

Luq Hamet
as Moreau
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
French
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Gaumont • EFVE • Canal+
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Where can I watch The Closet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Closet (2001).
What is The Closet about?▼
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
Who directed The Closet?▼
The Closet was directed by Francis Veber and released in 2001. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Closet?▼
The Closet has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
Who stars in The Closet?▼
The cast of The Closet includes Daniel Auteuil as François Pignon, Gérard Depardieu as Félix Santini, Thierry Lhermitte as Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations, Michèle Laroque as Miss Bertrand, Michel Aumont as Belone, le voisin de Pignon and more.
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