The Volcano

Oct 2, 2013

1h 32m

★ 5.6

Overview

The eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull causes major disruptions to travelers' plans around the world. For Alain and Valérie, it's a catastrophe. Because to make it to the small Greek village in time for their daughter's wedding, this divorced couple, whose mutual hatred knows no bounds, will be obliged to set out on the road together.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

TF1 Films Production

SCOPE Invest

Quad Productions

SCOPE Pictures

The Volcano Trailers

Cast

Valérie

Valérie Bonneton

Alain

Dany Boon

Ezechiel

Denis Ménochet

Cécile

Bérangère McNeese

Tonton Roger

Albert Delpy

Sylvie

Constance Dollé

Ami de Cécile

Malik Bentalha

Voisine avion

Myriam Azencot

Voisin avion Alain

Arnaud Henriet

Stewart grec

Yann Sorton

Agent Avis Allemagne

Jochen Hägele

Femme autocar

Barbara Ornellas

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