description The Fugitives Overview
The Fugitives is a 1986 French action comedy film directed by Francis Veber. The story involves three men who become the focus of an investigation following a robbery. A 1989 American remake, titled Three Fugitives, was also directed by Veber.
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info The Fugitives Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1986 |
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Who stars in The Fugitives (1986)?
Gérard Depardieu stars as Jean Lucas, an ex-convict taken hostage moments after his prison release, with Pierre Richard as the hopeless robber François Pignon. The story really turns on Pignon's young daughter, who has stopped speaking since her mother's death.
How does the American remake Three Fugitives differ from the French original?
Francis Veber directed both — the 1986 French original (Les Fugitifs) and the 1989 Hollywood remake Three Fugitives, which swapped in Nick Nolte and Martin Short. The remake follows the same plot of an ex-bank robber forced into a bungled robbery and hostage situation.
Did Depardieu and Pierre Richard make other comedies together with Francis Veber?
Yes, The Fugitives was the third Veber film pairing them, after La Chèvre (1981) and Les Compères (1983). The duo's formula of the slick Depardieu burdened by the clumsy Richard made them one of French comedy's most beloved teams.
What is the French title of The Fugitives?
The original title is Les Fugitifs, and it is performed in French, so subtitles are needed for non-French speakers. Some releases use the English title for international markets.
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