The Other One's Mug(1979)
La Gueule de l'autre
The Other One's Mug Synopsis
Martial Perrin is the president of a right-wing political party which is gearing itself up for a forthcoming election. When he learns that a notorious criminal named Kraus has escaped from prison, Perrin panics and goes into hiding. His deputy, Constant, hires Perrin’s cousin, Gilbert, an actor who is a perfect double of Perrin, to replace him. What Gilbert does no know is that the killer Kraus is bumping off the people who were implicated in the affair for which he was arrested, and that Perrin is next on his list.
The Other One's Mug (1979) is a comedy and crime film directed by Pierre Tchernia, released on December 12, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Michel Serrault, Jean Poiret, Curd Jürgens and Bernadette Lafont. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Tchernia
- Writers:
- Jean Poiret
- Producers:
- Jean Poiret
- Cinematographer:
- René Mathelin
- Composer:
- Claude Bolling
- Production:
- Films A2, Sara Films
- Status:
- Released
The Other One's Mug Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Serrault
as Martial Perrin/Gilbert Brossard
Jean Poiret
as Jean-Louis Constant
Curd Jürgens
as Wilfrid
Bernadette Lafont
as Gisèle Brossard
Andréa Parisy
as Marie-Hélène Perrin
Paulette Dubost
as Mme Charlebouis
Bernard Lavalette
as le comte de Chalosse
Pierre Douglas
as Marquetti
Roger Carel
as Roland Fevereau
Michel Blanc
as Taboureau
Catherine Lachens
as Florence
Dominique Lavanant
as la fille de la chambre verte
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Tchernia, written by Jean Poiret, produced by Jean Poiret.
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The Other One's Mug Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Other One's Mug – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Other One's Mug online?
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The Other One's Mug (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Other One's Mug?
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The main cast of The Other One's Mug (1979) includes Michel Serrault, Jean Poiret, Curd Jürgens, Bernadette Lafont and Andréa Parisy. The film was directed by Pierre Tchernia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Other One's Mug released?
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The Other One's Mug was released on December 12, 1979 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Other One's Mug worth watching?
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The Other One's Mug (1979) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.