Buffet Froid

Buffet Froid

7.1IMDb Score
Released:1979-12-19
Duration:92 min
Country:France
Director:Bertrand Blier
Actors:Gérard Depardieu, Bernard Blier, Jean Carmet, Michel Serrault, Geneviève Page
Production:Antenne 2, Sara Films
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Overview:

Alphonse Tram is unwittingly involved in several murders despite having no memory of committing the crimes. His confusion lead him to confess to his neighbour, Inspector Morvandieu. Alphonse and Morvandieu become the axis around which murders occur.

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