In the Beginning(2009)
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In the Beginning Synopsis
France, present day. A professional conman passes himself off as the boss of a construction site building a highway extension. He cons the whole region, hires dozens of workers and cynically enjoys the profits of his scam until he meets the lady mayor of a small village that the road will go through. She intrigues and unsettles him, before revealing to him a world he never knew: feelings. How far will he go now to save his victims and save himself from his own lies?
In the Beginning (2009) is a drama film directed by Xavier Giannoli, released on November 11, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars François Cluzet, Emmanuelle Devos, Gérard Depardieu and Soko. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 151 ratings.
- Director:
- Xavier Giannoli
- Writers:
- Xavier Giannoli, Marcia Romano
- Producers:
- Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, Édouard Weil
- Cinematographer:
- Glynn Speeckaert
- Composer:
- Cliff Martinez
- Production:
- Rectangle Productions, EuropaCorp, France 3 Cinéma, Studio 37
- Status:
- Released
In the Beginning Cast & Crew
Main cast
François Cluzet
as Philippe Miller
Emmanuelle Devos
as Stéphane
Gérard Depardieu
as Abel
Soko
as Monika
Vincent Rottiers
as Nicolas
Brice Fournier
as Louis
Franck Andrieux
as Pascal
Stéphan Wojtowicz
as Marty
Patrick Descamps
as Bollard
Stéphane Jobert
as Patrick
Éric Herson-Macarel
as Barracher
Patrick Bonnel
as Cadre CGI
Key crew
Directed by Xavier Giannoli, written by Xavier Giannoli and Marcia Romano, produced by Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam and Édouard Weil.
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In the Beginning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 151 ratings.
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In the Beginning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Beginning online?
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In the Beginning (2009) is available to stream on Filmin, Acontra Plus and Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Acontra Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In the Beginning?
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The main cast of In the Beginning (2009) includes François Cluzet, Emmanuelle Devos, Gérard Depardieu, Soko and Vincent Rottiers. The film was directed by Xavier Giannoli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Beginning released?
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In the Beginning was released on November 11, 2009 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is In the Beginning worth watching?
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In the Beginning (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 151 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.