The Pimp

The Pimp

★ 5.8IMDb Score
Released:2010-02-16
Genre:Comedy
Duration:90 min
Country:France
Director:Pascal Bourdiaux
Actors:José Garcia, Gilbert Melki, Carmen Maura, Arsène Mosca, Jo Prestia
Production:M6 Films, ARP Sélection, La Petite Reine
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Overview:

A mild-mannered banker is forced to masquerade as a notorious gangster and pimp.

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