Uncontrollable Circumstances (1989)
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- 1h 26min
- Drama
- 05 Apr 1989 (France)
- Movie
- 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Patrick Bruel | ... |
Philippe
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| François Cluzet | ... |
Daniel
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| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... |
Katia
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| Alan Bates | ... |
Malcolm Forrest
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| Sabine Haudepin | ... |
Jeanne
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| Thom Hoffman | ... |
Hans
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Lucienne Hamon | ... |
Philippe's mother
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Marc Jolivet | ... |
Le jouralliste, Le Guen
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Hidde Maas | ... |
The lawyer
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Betty Assenza | ... |
Gloria
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Tina van Baren | ... |
Maitre D'
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François Basset | ... |
Student
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Stéphane Bielikoff | ... |
Receptionnist
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Sandra Grasset | ... |
Little girl
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Pascal Leguennec | ... |
Bruno
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Jean-Pierre Loustau | ... |
Pool player
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Ham Chau Luong | ... |
The old man
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| Wim Meuwissen | ... |
Hans' father
(as Wim Meeuwisse)
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Georges Pellegrin | ... |
Janitor
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Jean-Philippe Reverdot | ... |
Photographer
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Fabrice Roche | ... |
Dan's friend
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Anouk Sluizer | ... |
Nurse
(as Anouk Sluizer-Guizerix)
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Hong Mai Thomas | ... |
Bar owner
(as Thomas Hong-Maï)
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Ysé Tran | ... |
Waitress
(as Marguerite Tran)
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Directed by
| Pierre Jolivet | ||
Written by
| Pierre Jolivet | ... | (scenario and dialogue) & |
| Olivier Schatzky | ... | (scenario and dialogue) |
Produced by
| Paul Claudon | ... | producer |
| Michelle de Broca | ... | producer |
Music by
| Serge Perathoner | ||
Cinematography by
| Bertrand Chatry | ||
Editing by
| Jean-François Naudon | ||
Editorial Department
| Martine Fleury | ... | assistant editor |
| Olivier Fontenay | ... | color timer |
| Yvan Lucas | ... | color timer |
| Anne Saint Macary | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Eric Simon | ||
Costume Design by
| Claire Fraisse | ||
Makeup Department
| Maud Baron | ... | key makeup artist |
| Caroline Dumeze | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Jean-Claude Cartier | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| François Basset | ... | second assistant director |
| Pablo Fréville | ... | assistant director |
| Jean-Claude Marchant | ... | assistant director |
| Anouk Sluizer | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Fabrice Roche | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Francis Baldos | ... | sound assistant |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
| Nadine Muse | ... | sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul-Claude Bessière | ... | key grip |
| Cendrine Dedise | ... | second assistant camera |
| Marc Koninckx | ... | steadicam operator |
| Jean-Marc Négroni | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean-Claude Reux | ... | electrician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sylvie Koechlin | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1989) (France) (theatrical)
- Pandora Film Verleih (1990) (Germany) (theatrical)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Philippe (Patrick Bruel) and Daniel (François Cluzet) go on vacation to southeast Asia, where they meet Hans (Thom Hoffman), a resident of the area who acts as their patron and guide. Before they leave to return to Paris, the two present Hans with a gift of their leftover native hashish. A year and a half later, an Amnesty International lawyer shows up and informs them that Hans was arrested and imprisoned for drug possession shortly after their departure, and is now condemned to death. Philippe and Daniel have an opportunity to help Hans by confessing their deed to the authorities, sharing blame for the crime and accepting prison terms. Additional pressure is applied by Hans' former girlfriend, the argument being that the life at stake is Hans'. Phillipe and Daniel maintain that their lives are at stake as well.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Remade as "Return to Paradise" (1998) with a different director, Joseph Ruben, and the addition of Wesley Strick as writer. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Apocalypse Now (1979). See more » |