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Three Men and a Cradle

3 Hommes et un couffin

19851h 46mComedy
directed by Coline Serreau

“In one split second, their lives went from party to potty.”

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6.4 / 10
290 votes
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6.6 / 10
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44 / 100
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Synopsis

Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.

Cast

Roland Giraud·Pierre
Michel Boujenah·Michel
André Dussollier·Jacques
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu·Sylvia
Dominique Lavanant·Ms. Rapons
Marthe Villalonga·Antoinette
Annick Alane·Pharmacist
Josine Comellas·Ms. Rodriguez, concierge
Jennifer Moret·Marie Nr. 2
François Domange·Paul