
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: L'Associé
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1979-08-22
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (9 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Maran Film, France 3, Maygar Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.4608
- Languages: French
Cast & Crew

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

Bernard Haller
as M. Hellzer, propriétaire d'une banque

Marco Perrin
as Colonel Vauban, administrateur de sociétés

Jean Martin
as M. Bastias

Fabrice Josso
as Thierry Pardot

Henri Virlogeux
as M. Urioste, agent de change

Mathieu Carrière
as Louis, ami de Julien
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What is The Associate?▼
The Associate is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1979-08-22.
Who are the main actors in The Associate?▼
The main cast includes Michel Serrault, Claudine Auger, Catherine Alric, Judith Magre, Bernard Haller, .
Where can I watch The Associate online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Associate is available.
Is The Associate based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Associate?▼
The Associate has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 9 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Associate?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Associate?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Maran Film, France 3, Maygar Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Associate filmed?▼
The Associate was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Associate?▼
The total runtime of The Associate is 94 minutes.
Is The Associate suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Associate?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Associate.
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