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19791h 34m6.5(10)

The Associate

L'Associé

Comedy
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1979-08-22
1h 34m
FR
Released
Maran Film

About

An unemployed investor creates a fictious business partner to attempt to improve business. Eventually, his creation gets out of control as his business becomes successful and his wife announces that she is in love with the partner and his son wishes the partner was his father -- although no one has ever seen him. To regain control, the man decides to "kill" his imaginary partner and is arrested for the murder.

#paris, france#1970s#scam#financial transactions#financial empire#private banking#financial fraud#french#comedy

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Stream The Associate online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular comedy movie originally produced in French and released in 1979, it's earned a solid 6.5/10 from 10 viewers worldwide.

About The Associate

An unemployed investor creates a fictious business partner to attempt to improve business. Eventually, his creation gets out of control as his business becomes successful and his wife announces that she is in love with the partner and his son wishes the partner was his father -- although no one has ever seen him. To regain control, the man decides to "kill" his imaginary partner and is arrested for the murder. Running 94 minutes.

The Associate Cast and Characters

The cast features Michel Serrault (as Julien Pardot), Claudine Auger (as Agnès Pardot, épouse de Julien), Catherine Alric (as Mme Alice Duphorin, épouse de Marc, amante de Julien), Judith Magre (as Mme Breol, la secrétaire de Julien), and Bernard Haller (as M. Hellzer, propriétaire d'une banque). Their performances are a major reason The Associate has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Associate

The Associate flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Associate online for free?

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How long is The Associate?

The Associate runs for 94 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is The Associate good? What's the rating?

The Associate holds a 6.5/10 rating based on 10 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Associate?

The main cast includes Michel Serrault, Claudine Auger, Catherine Alric, and Judith Magre, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Associate available in French?

Yes — The Associate was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Associate released?

The Associate was released in 1979.

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Where can I watch The Associate for free?

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What is The Associate about?

The Associate is a Comedy film. An unemployed investor creates a fictious business partner to attempt to improve business. Eventually, his creation gets out of control as his business becomes successful and his wife announces that she is in love with the partner and his son wishes the partner was his father -- although no one has ever seen him. To regain control, the man decides to "kill" his imaginary partner and is arrested for the murder.

When was The Associate released?

The Associate was released on August 22, 1979. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. The film was produced by Maran Film.

Who stars in The Associate?

The Associate stars Michel Serrault, Claudine Auger, Catherine Alric and Judith Magre. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Associate available in HD?

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