Movie

My Father Saved My Life

★ 7.4(8)20011h 55m

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Good to know

Director: José Giovanni
Release date: 2001-04-25
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Ciné Valse

About My Father Saved My Life

My Father Saved My Life is a 2001 movie in the Drama genre, directed by José Giovanni, starring Bruno Cremer, Vincent Lecœur and Rufus. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Father Saved My Life in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Novelist and filmmaker Jose Giovanni turned to the remarkable true story of how his father helped him escape a date with the guillotine for this drama, which is based closely on events from his own life. During World War II, Manu (Vincent Lecoeur, as a character Giovanni modeled after himself) fought with the French Resistance, but near the end of the war he fell into a life of crime, and in 1947, 22-year-old Manu was arrested for his part in a bungled robbery that left a man dead. While Manu did not pull the fatal trigger, he refuses to say who did, since it would mean implicating his uncle, one of the few members of his family who has stood by him; Manu's brother is dead, and he turned his back on his father Joe (Bruno Cremer) years ago. Manu is sentenced to death, and while he protests his innocence, his attempts to escape from prison do little to convince anyone that he's telling the truth.

Cast

Bruno Cremer

Joe

Vincent Lecœur

Manu

Rufus

Grinval

Michelle Goddet

Emilie

Nicolas Abraham

Maître Hecquet

Maria Pitarresi

Doriane Teneraux

Eric Defosse

Manouche

Cédric Chevalme

Barthy

Gabriel Briand

Owner of the bistro

Charlotte Kady

The prostitute

François Perrot

Santos

Philippe Duclos

Cobra Overseer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Father Saved My Life in Germany?+

My Father Saved My Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is My Father Saved My Life on Netflix?+

My Father Saved My Life is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is My Father Saved My Life?+

My Father Saved My Life has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in My Father Saved My Life?+

My Father Saved My Life stars Bruno Cremer, Vincent Lecœur, Rufus, Michelle Goddet and Nicolas Abraham.

When did My Father Saved My Life come out?+

My Father Saved My Life is a 2001 movie directed by José Giovanni.

What genre is My Father Saved My Life?+

My Father Saved My Life is Drama film.

Who directed My Father Saved My Life?+

My Father Saved My Life was directed by José Giovanni.