The Umbrella Coup

I see that this catch line from the funny advertising featured in the movie has gone aboard which is the proof that this french comedy was really popular. In addition, i think that our parents took us with my brother to see it in theater as a kid ! Thirty years later, the movie is still funny : the idea is really original and is a pit of funny moments : a second class actor thinks he plays the killer in a movie while he has been picked up by real gangsters ! The cool dumb actor is played by Pierre Richard who belongs to the pantheon of the french funny comedians along De Funès, Michael Youn… His personal trait would be his huge enthusiasm, so big that he can't control it and become clumsy ! The first part in the movie takes place in Paris and i can see now how french society has changed since (for the worst…) ! The final takes places in Saint Tropez (again as usual) but the action is rather indoor and that's why i have always thought it happens in a mountain lodge ! In addition, Pierre goes with a lot of famous faces among them the French "LHO" from a recent previous TV review !