The Annuity(1972)
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The Annuity Synopsis
In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...
The Annuity (1972) is a comedy film directed by Pierre Tchernia, released on January 19, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Michel Serrault, Claude Brasseur, Rosy Varte and Odette Laure. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 141 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Tchernia
- Writers:
- René Goscinny, Pierre Tchernia
- Producers:
- René Goscinny, Leon Zuratas
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Tournier
- Composer:
- Gérard Calvi
- Production:
- Les Films Dargaud, Les Productions Artistes Associés
- Status:
- Released
The Annuity Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Serrault
as Louis Martinet
Claude Brasseur
as Noël Galipeau à 39 ans
Rosy Varte
as Elvire Galipeau
Odette Laure
as Marguerite Galipeau
Jean-Pierre Darras
as Emile Galipeau
Michel Galabru
as Léon Galipeau
Yves Robert
as Bucigny-Dumaine (le bel officier)
Jean Richard
as Jo (un voyou)
- René Aranda
René Aranda
Yves Barsacq
as Un officier de gendarmerie
- Robert Berri
Robert Berri
as Un invité du préfet de police
Jean Franval
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Tchernia, written by René Goscinny and Pierre Tchernia, produced by René Goscinny and Leon Zuratas.
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The Annuity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 141 ratings.
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The Annuity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Annuity online?
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The Annuity (1972) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Annuity?
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The main cast of The Annuity (1972) includes Michel Serrault, Claude Brasseur, Rosy Varte, Odette Laure and Jean-Pierre Darras. 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 Annuity released?
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The Annuity was released on January 19, 1972 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Annuity worth watching?
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The Annuity (1972) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 141 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.