A Bad Son

A Bad Son

7.4IMDb Score
Released:1980-10-14
Genre:Drama
Duration:110 min
Country:France
Director:Claude Sautet
Actors:Patrick Dewaere, Yves Robert, Brigitte Fossey, Claire Maurier, André Julien
Production:Sara Films, Antenne 2, SFP

Overview:

Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.

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