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When the Cat's Away (1997)
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
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When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Cédric Klapisch
In Theaters:6/20/1997
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Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:Vertigo Productions, France 2 Cinéma
Cast
Cédric Klapisch
Director
Garance Clavel
Chloé
Zinedine Soualem
Djamel
Renée Le Calm
Madame Renée
Olivier Py
Michel
Simon Abkarian
Carlos
Marilyne Canto
la femme flic
Antoine Chappey
le mec bourré
Romain Duris
le joueur de batterie
Hélène de Fougerolles
un mannequin
Éric Savin
le militant onze de pique
Hiam Abbass
Une femme dans la cour
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