The Bit Between the Teeth(1979)
Le Mors aux dents
The Bit Between the Teeth Synopsis
Three men with a penchant for gambling on the horses soon find themselves in trouble because of their addiction. Pierre (Michel Piccoli) is the math whiz who uses his talent for picking the winners. Charles (Michel Galabru) is the wealthy scrap-iron magnate who has embarrassing evidence on many prominent political figures. Loic (Jacques Dutronc) is the aspiring politico who seeks to further his career by any means possible. Charles approaches Loic and asks his political party for a loan in hopes of fixing an upcoming race....
The Bit Between the Teeth (1979) is a drama film directed by Laurent Heynemann, released on September 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Michel Piccoli, Jacques Dutronc, Michel Galabru and Clémentine Amouroux. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurent Heynemann
- Writers:
- Pierre Fabre, Laurent Heynemann, Claude Veillot
- Producers:
- Alain Sarde
- Cinematographer:
- Alain Levent
- Composer:
- Antoine Duhamel
- Production:
- UGC Films, Sara Films
- Status:
- Released
The Bit Between the Teeth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Piccoli
as Pierre Chazerand
Jacques Dutronc
as Loïc Le Guenn
Michel Galabru
as Charles Dréant
Clémentine Amouroux
as Solange
Roland Bertin
as Xavier Guibert
Michel Beaune
as Froment
Jean Benguigui
as Bosc
Monique Chaumette
as Louise
Maria Laborit
as Mme. Chazerand
Brigitte Roüan
as La photographe
Roland Blanche
as Le grec
Jean-Pierre Sentier
as Ramoz
Key crew
Directed by Laurent Heynemann, written by Pierre Fabre, Laurent Heynemann and Claude Veillot, produced by Alain Sarde.
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The Bit Between the Teeth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Bit Between the Teeth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bit Between the Teeth online?
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The Bit Between the Teeth (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bit Between the Teeth?
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The main cast of The Bit Between the Teeth (1979) includes Michel Piccoli, Jacques Dutronc, Michel Galabru, Clémentine Amouroux and Roland Bertin. The film was directed by Laurent Heynemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bit Between the Teeth released?
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The Bit Between the Teeth was released on September 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Bit Between the Teeth worth watching?
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The Bit Between the Teeth (1979) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.