The Winner(1979)
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The Winner Synopsis
A plumber finally meets the woman of his dreams. But as her uptight family tries to keep him away, he wins the lottery and starts plotting his revenge.
The Winner (1979) is a comedy film directed by Christian Gion, released on November 28, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Philippe Ruggieri, Michel Galabru, Stéphane Audran and Henri Guybet. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian Gion
- Writers:
- Christian Gion
- Producers:
- Christian Gion
- Composer:
- Didièr Marouani
- Production:
- Les Films du Gave
- Status:
- Released
The Winner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe Ruggieri
as Laurent Demaison, plombier
Michel Galabru
as M. Dupré-Granval, banquier
Stéphane Audran
as Mme Hélène Dupré-Granval
Henri Guybet
as Thierry Denoël, fondé de pouvoir
Odile Michel
as Dominique Dupré-Granval
Michel Peyrelon
as Le patron de l'agence de détectives
Bernard Musson
as Le père de Laurent
Rita Maiden
as La mère de Laurent
- Alain David
Alain David
as Dan, l'ami de Laurent
- Max Douchin
Max Douchin
as Employé #1 de la banque
Bernard Woringer
as Le présentateur TV
Serge Berry
as M. Merret, un ami de Dupré-Granval
Key crew
Directed by Christian Gion, written by Christian Gion, produced by Christian Gion.
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The Winner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Winner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Winner online?
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The Winner (1979) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Winner?
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The main cast of The Winner (1979) includes Philippe Ruggieri, Michel Galabru, Stéphane Audran, Henri Guybet and Odile Michel. The film was directed by Christian Gion. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Winner released?
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The Winner was released on November 28, 1979 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Winner worth watching?
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The Winner (1979) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.