Comedy of Power

Feb 22, 2006

1h 50m

★ 6.3

Overview

Magistrate Jeanne Charmant-Killman doggedly investigates CEO Michel Humeau, who is accused of participating in massive corporate malfeasance. As her investigation leads her into the upper echelons of government, Jeanne becomes intoxicated by the power she is amassing.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Alicéléo

A.J.O.Z. Films

Integral Film

France 2 Cinéma

Comedy of Power Trailers

Cast

Jeanne Charmant-Killman

Isabelle Huppert

Michel Humeau

François Berléand

Jacques Sibaud

Patrick Bruel

Erika

Marilyne Canto

Philippe Charmant-Killman

Robin Renucci

Félix

Thomas Chabrol

Boldi

Jean-François Balmer

Inconnu

Dominique Daguier

Président Martino

Pierre Vernier

Descarts

Jacques Boudet

Jean-Baptiste Holéo

Philippe Duclos

René Lange

Roger Dumas

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