La Chèvre 1981
Francis Veber's sharp-witted comedy *La Chèvre (1981)* pairs two of French cinema's most iconic stars, Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu, in a high-octane chase across South America.
Director: Francis Veber
Cast
Pierre Richard
François Perrin
Gérard Depardieu
Campana, private detective
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Police commissioner Custao
Corynne Charbit
Marie Bens
Michel Robin
Alexandre Bens
André Valardy
Meyer
Maritza Olivares
Prostitute
Sergio Calderón
Prisoner
Jorge Luke
Juan Arbal
Robert Dalban
Technician at Orly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Chèvre (1981) about?
*La Chèvre* follows François Perrin, an endlessly unlucky man hired to locate his boss's missing daughter in South America. He's partnered with the no-nonsense Campana, whose job is to ensure Perrin's trademark bad luck doesn't derail the search. What starts as a straightforward mission spirals into a series of comedic disasters as the duo's mismatched styles collide.
Who directed La Chèvre?
The film was directed by Francis Veber, a master of French comedy known for blending sharp humor with high-energy storytelling.
Who stars in La Chèvre?
The film stars Pierre Richard as the perpetually unlucky François Perrin and Gérard Depardieu as the no-nonsense Campana, with supporting roles from Pedro Armendáriz Jr. and Corynne Charbit.
Is La Chèvre (1981) worth watching?
With its iconic pairing of Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu, *La Chèvre* delivers nonstop laughs and heartfelt chemistry. The film's blend of slapstick, adventure, and sharp wit makes it a must-see for fans of classic French comedy. Even decades later, its humor and energy hold up remarkably well.
How long is La Chèvre?
The runtime of *La Chèvre* is 94 minutes.
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About La Chèvre (1981) — Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu's chaotic South American escapade
Francis Veber's sharp-witted comedy *La Chèvre (1981)* pairs two of French cinema's most iconic stars, Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu, in a high-octane chase across South America. When the perpetually unlucky François Perrin (Richard) is hired as a private detective to find the equally jinxed Marie Bensoussan (Charbit), he's paired with the no-nonsense, street-smart Campana (Depardieu)—a duo whose contrasting personalities turn a routine missing-person case into a wild adventure. The film blends absurd humor with relentless pacing, weaving themes of fate, incompetence, and the absurdity of life into every mishap.
Set against the vibrant chaos of South American landscapes, *La Chègre* delivers a rollercoaster of comedic set pieces, from bumbling pursuits to cultural misadventures, all while letting the chemistry between Richard and Depardieu sparkle. Veber's direction balances slapstick with clever wit, making it a standout in the comedy-crime genre. Fans of witty, character-driven films will love this pairing of two legends in a story that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious.
