The cynical boss of a big insurance agency invites his top-salary employees to spend a week-end in his country house. A modest clerical worker, also invited, discovers the hidden reason for this party - and decides to take advantage of it.
Acting
Daniel Auteuil's simmering resentment as invisible clerk Lum.
Writing
Dialogue that weaponizes French politeness against itself.
Director
Denys Granier-Deferre
Jean Poiret
Andre Joeuf
Michel Piccoli
José Viss
Daniel Auteuil
Jean-Baptiste Lumet, aka Lum
François Perrot
Calot
Pierre Pernet
Fabre
Tchéky Karyo
Florence Pernel
Odile, Joeuf's daughter
Patrick Bouchitey
Lenoir
Marie Laforêt
Rose, Joeuf's wife (uncredited)
François Lalande
Vezir
Christian Charmetant
Blampain
Jeanne Lallemand
Nathalie, Joeuf's daughter
Nadia Barentin
Madame Cire
Gérard Chaillou
Sulser
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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