Lucky Star
Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...
2025 · 1h 45m · N/A Comedy, Drama
Overview
In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.
Director and cast
- Benoît Poelvoorde as Jean Chevalin /Jacob
- Audrey Lamy as Paulette Chevalin /Sarah
- Hugo Becker as L'anguille
- Pascal Elbé as Sam Goldstein
- Zabou Breitman as Madeleine
- Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière as Marcel Chevalin/Joseph
- David Talbot as Faurillon
- Patrick Mille Cast
- Emmanuelle Schaaff as Francette
- Léa Alborghetti as Fleur
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