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The Closet

The Closet

Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!

A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Le Placard
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2001-01-17
  • Runtime: 84 minutes
  • Rating: 6.418/10 (496 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Gaumont, EFVE, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Miramax
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3712
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Daniel Auteuil

Daniel Auteuil

as François Pignon

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

as Félix Santini

Thierry Lhermitte

Thierry Lhermitte

as Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations

Michèle Laroque

Michèle Laroque

as Miss Bertrand

Michel Aumont

Michel Aumont

as Belone, le voisin de Pignon

Jean Rochefort

Jean Rochefort

as Kopel, le directeur de l'usine

Alexandra Vandernoot

Alexandra Vandernoot

as Christine

Edgar Givry

Edgar Givry

as Mathieu

Irina Ninova

Irina Ninova

as Martine

Marianne Groves

Marianne Groves

as Suzanne

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Le placard

External Links

Keywords

factory workercoming outfactorycondombluffkündigungmale homosexualityneighborpretending to be gaygay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Closet?

The Closet is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2001-01-17.

Who are the main actors in The Closet?

The main cast includes Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte, Michèle Laroque, Michel Aumont, .

Where can I watch The Closet online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Closet is available.

Is The Closet based on a true story?

Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!

What is the IMDb rating of The Closet?

The Closet has an IMDb rating of 6.418/10 based on 496 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Closet?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Closet?

The soundtrack was composed by Gaumont, EFVE, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Miramax. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Closet filmed?

The Closet was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Closet?

The total runtime of The Closet is 84 minutes.

Is The Closet suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Closet?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Closet.

Does The Closet have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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