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Swimming Instructor (1979)

Movie ★ 5.9 95 min

Comedy Drama

Marie, the charming daughter of Italian immigrants, has a dream : to become rich. In Roubaix, where she lives, she meets and marries small-time crooner Marcel Potier. Together they leave for the South of France where they live happily but poorly. Now, Marie hasn't forgotten her hopes of wealth and with this aim still in mind she pushes Marcel into becoming the swimming instructor of Achille Zopoulos, an oil tycoon.

Robert Emion Writer Jean-Louis Trintignant Director Françoise Emion Writer Jean-Claude Emion Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 28, 1979
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0205250
Country
France
Language
French
Studio
Nadja Films, Odyssey

Themes

Cast

Guy Marchand Guy Marchand Marcel Jean-Claude Brialy Jean-Claude Brialy Logan Stefania Sandrelli Stefania Sandrelli Marie Moustache Moustache Zopoulos Jean-Louis Trintignant Jean-Louis Trintignant le jardinier Benoît Ferreux Benoît Ferreux le garagiste Christian Marquand Christian Marquand Paul François Perrot François Perrot Maître Dalloz Serge Marquand Serge Marquand Alfredo

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Frequently asked questions

What is Swimming Instructor about?
Marie, the charming daughter of Italian immigrants, has a dream : to become rich. In Roubaix, where she lives, she meets and marries small-time crooner Marcel Potier. Together they leave for the South of France where they live happily but poorly. Now, Marie hasn't forgotten her hopes of wealth and with this aim still in mind she pushes Marcel into becoming the swimming instructor of Achille Zopoulos, an oil tycoon.
Who directed Swimming Instructor?
Swimming Instructor was directed by Jean-Louis Trintignant.
Who stars in Swimming Instructor?
Swimming Instructor stars Guy Marchand, Jean-Claude Brialy, Stefania Sandrelli, Moustache.
When was Swimming Instructor released?
Swimming Instructor is a 1979 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Swimming Instructor?
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