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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Awards
Won the César Award for Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation
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Setting
Set in Paris
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Music
Music by Philippe Sarde
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jean Penzer
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Details

Director: Bertrand Blier
Writer: Bertrand BlierScreenplay
Original title: Buffet froid
Status: Released
Release date: December 19, 1979
Original language: French
Countries: France

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Production

Sara Films

Cast

Gérard DepardieuAlphonse Tram
Bernard BlierInspecteur Morvandieu
Jean CarmetLe vieil assassin
Michel SerraultLe comptable
Geneviève PageGeneviève Léonard
Jean BenguiguiLe tueur à gages
Marco PerrinL'homme dérangé en pleine nuit
Carole BouquetLa jeune fille
Bernard CrombeyLe médecin
Denise GenceL'hôtesse au château
Jean RougerieEugène Léonard
Liliane RovèreJosyane
Michel FortinLe locataire musicien
Pierre FragL'homme divorcé
Roger RiffardLe garde de la tour
Maurice TravailLe garde du terrain vague
Nicole DesaillyLa femme divorcée
Eric VasbergInspecteur Cavana