Le Dîner de Cons (1998)
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- PG-13
- 1h 20min
- Comedy
- 15 Apr 1998 (Belgium)
- Movie
A few friends have a weekly fools' dinner, where each brings a fool along. Pierre finds a champion fool for next dinner. Surprise.
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Awards:
- 5 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Thierry Lhermitte | ... |
Pierre Brochant
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| Jacques Villeret | ... |
François Pignon
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| Francis Huster | ... |
Juste Leblanc
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| Daniel Prévost | ... |
Lucien Cheval
(as Daniel Prevost)
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| Alexandra Vandernoot | ... |
Christine Brochant
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| Catherine Frot | ... |
Marlène Sasseur
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Benoît Bellal | ... |
Host 1
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Jacques Bleu | ... |
Host 3
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| Philippe Brigaud | ... |
Tanner (boomerang thrower)
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| Michel Caccia | ... |
Guest 1
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Laurent Gendron | ... |
Guest 2
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Mykhaël Georges-Schar | ... |
Host 2
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| Edgar Givry | ... |
Cordier
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Pierre-Arnaud Juin | ... |
Boissonade
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| Daniel Martin | ... |
Messignac
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Elvire Melliere | ... |
Gisèle
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Pétronille Moss | ... |
Louisette Blond
(as Petronille Moss)
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| Christian Pereira | ... |
Sorbier
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| Rémy Roubakha | ... |
Carlier
(as Remy Roubakha)
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Candide Sanchez | ... |
Guest 3
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Daniel Russo | ... |
Pascal Meneaux - voice on the phone (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Francis Veber | ||
Written by
| Francis Veber | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Alain Poiré | ... | delegate producer |
Music by
| Vladimir Cosma | ||
Cinematography by
| Luciano Tovoli | ||
Editing by
| Georges Klotz | ||
Editorial Department
| Viviane Gourvest | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Françoise Menidrey | ||
Production Design by
| Hugues Tissandier | ||
Art Direction by
| Gilles Boillot | ... | (art direction) |
| Sophie Campbell | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Alain Pitrel | ||
Costume Design by
| Jacqueline Bouchard | ||
Makeup Department
| Agathe Dupuis | ... | hair stylist |
| Gill Robillard | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Yann Arnaud | ... | production manager (as Yann Arnaud LeGall) |
| Henri Brichetti | ... | production manager |
| Ghislaine Cauet-Martinotto | ... | assistant production manager |
| Pierre D'Hoffelize | ... | production manager |
| Philippe Desmoulins | ... | production manager |
| Florent Valentin | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Gachet | ... | first assistant director |
| Noura Lauzier | ... | second second assistant director (as Nora Lauzier) |
| Valérie Novel | ... | second assistant director |
| Laurent Petrelli | ... | second assistant director |
| Bernard Seitz | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Gilles Baillot | ... | set constructor |
| Jean-Pierre Battaia | ... | carpenter |
| Evelyne Baussant | ... | scenic artist |
| Fabrice Bouchelet | ... | carpenter |
| Roman Cahoreau Gallier | ... | painter |
| Sophie Campbell | ... | painter |
| Mark Dykmeyer | ... | set dresser |
| Caroline Gautier | ... | set dresser |
| Thierry Gratien | ... | construction foreman |
| Elie Guarguir | ... | painter |
| Gilles Guerber-Zaza | ... | painter |
| Lionel Guy | ... | Painter |
| Virginie Hernvann | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Gilbert Kadyszewski | ... | plasterer |
| Jacques Kazandian | ... | upholsterer |
| Bertrand Laval | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Arnaud Le Roch | ... | carpenter (as Laurent Le Roch) |
| Florent Maillot | ... | set designer |
| André Marchandet | ... | head plasterer |
| Guy Monbillard | ... | set dresser (as Guy Montbillard) |
| Jean-Pierre Nossereau | ... | property buyer |
| Virginie Otte | ... | on-set dresser |
| Pascal Peignet | ... | assistant art director |
| Francis Poirier | ... | sculptor |
| Claude Poulain | ... | painter |
| Brigitte Renard | ... | plasterer (as Brigitte James-Renard) |
| Bruno Sailord | ... | scenic artist |
| Christian Vallat | ... | assistant art director |
| Gilles Boillot | ... | assistant production designer (uncredited) |
| Stéphane Richaud | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bernard Bats | ... | sound |
| Pierre-Yves Bruneel | ... | boom operator |
| Pascal Chauvin | ... | sound effects |
| Gilbert Crozet | ... | dubbing sound / post-synchronization engineer |
| Pascal Dedeye | ... | sound effects |
| Thomas Desjonquères | ... | sound editor |
| Jean Gargonne | ... | sound editor |
| François Groult | ... | sound mixer |
| Francis Perreard | ... | sound stereo consultant: Dolby (as Francis Perrard) |
| Bruno Tarrière | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jérome Miel | ... | special effects |
| Jean-Louis Trinquier | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Daniel Marchetti | ... | opticals |
Stunts
| Jean-Claude Lagniez | ... | stunts |
| Olivier Vitrant | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yves Agostini | ... | camera operator |
| Thierry Crépin | ... | grip |
| Dominique Delguste | ... | first assistant camera |
| David Koskas | ... | poster photographer / still photographer |
| Jean-Claude Le Bras | ... | gaffer |
| Steve Moreau | ... | video assistant |
| Sebastien Pentecouteau | ... | second assistant camera |
| Yvon Sausseau | ... | key grip |
| Hervé Denis | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Alain Dreze | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Alain Ducousset | ... | additional camera operator (uncredited) |
| Sabine Lancelin | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Bruno Roza | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Marie-Sylvie Caillierez | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Aurore Vicente | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Christophe Chauveau | ... | location scout |
| Florent Valentin | ... | location manager |
| Bobane Veselinovic | ... | location manager (as Slobodan Veselinovic) |
Music Department
| Philippe Catherine | ... | musician: guitar solos |
| Vladimir Cosma | ... | conductor |
| Edouard Dubois | ... | music arranger |
| Pierre-Richard Muller | ... | music producer |
| Romane | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Laurence Lemaire | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jean-Michel Bertin | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Françoise Della Libera | ... | assistant administrator |
| Hervé Hillien | ... | assistant: Mr. Veber |
| Daniel Marchetti | ... | title designer |
| Roger Pera | ... | administrator |
| Brigitte Renaud | ... | craft service |
| Dominique Segall | ... | press attache / press promotion |
Thanks
| Jean-Patrick Flande | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Gaumont (co-production)
- EFVE (co-production)
- TF1 Films Production (co-production)
- TPS Cinéma (participation)
Distributors
- Gaumont Buena Vista International (GBVI) (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Lionsgate Films (1999) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Rosebud.21 - Odeon (2014) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Sharmill Films (1999) (Australia) (theatrical)
- TOBIS Film (1999) (Germany) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Atlantis Film (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Cine 3 (Argentina)
- Edko Films (Hong Kong)
- Filmauro Home Video (2003) (Italy) (DVD)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (Portugal)
- Fox Pathe Home Entertainment (2005) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Gaumont Vidéo (2008) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (1999) (France) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (Argentina) (VHS)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (Canada) (VHS) (as Films Lions Gate Ciné-Maison) (Quebec)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Madman Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Maple Pictures (1999) (Canada) (DVD)
- Pathé Distribution (2000) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sherlock Media S.L. (Spain)
- Teleview International (1998) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
- Under The Milky Way (2012) (United States) (video) (digital)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2000) (Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- L.A.M. Larghetto Music (music publisher)
- Disques Pomme Music (soundtrack)
- Sony Music France (soundtrack: Distribution)
- Sarabande (music production)
- Cinecascade (vehicle stunts)
- Clinique Alleray-Labrouste, Paris (thanks)
- Film Media Consultant (thanks)
- France Rail Publicite (thanks)
- Kodak (film stock)
- Lumex (lighting)
- Mairie de Paris (thanks)
- Préfecture de Police de Paris (thanks)
- Pyral (magnetic tape)
- S. I. S. (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
To amuse themselves at a weekly dinner, a few well-heeled folk each bring a dimwit along who is to talk about his pastime. Each member seeks to introduce a champion dumbbell. Pierre, an avid participant of the game, runs into one problem after another that devilishly compromises his secrets, turning the tables on him and his objective, which diverges as the movie progresses. Firstly, wishing to be certain he has selected a winner, he invited his guest, Mr. Pignon, to meet him at home before setting off; but night of all nights, Pierre has put his back out and it is questionable whether he can manage to get to the dinner. The blundering Mr. Pignon will continually spring forward to help relieve Pierre of his troubles, which have drastically compounded, pointing in the direction of friends, taxes and women, and Pierre's dimwit Pignon accordingly will prove his substance to the end. Written by Plume Dargent |
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| Taglines | A feast for the senseless. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | FRF82,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Francis Veber's play premiered at the Théâtre des Variétés on 17-9-1993. Jacques Villeret played Pignon 600 times. See more » |
| Goofs | At the beginning, the train has two locomotives, then with four, then back to two. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Francis Veber artisan du rire: La saga Pignon (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Le Temps ne Fait rien à l'Affaire See more » |
| Quotes |
François Pignon:
[after hanging up the phone]
It was your sister. Pierre Brochant: I don't have a sister. François Pignon: [appears confused] You don't? I said, "Who is this?". She said, "His sister". Pierre Brochant: [incredously to himself] He called Marlène! François Pignon: She's not your sister? Pierre Brochant: Her name is Marlene Hissister! François Pignon: How could I know? She said, "Marlene, his sister." It's confusing. See more » |