Les Faussaires (1994)

5.5/10 90 min Comedy

Overview

This comedy was shot in Tahiti. It focuses on the rocky relationship between Cohn, a local con man, and author Jack Baker who wants to profile Paul Gauguin in an upcoming book. Cohn, an obnoxious crook and pathological liar originally from Paris, has been the bane of the local population for years, yet despite his annoyances they will not arrest him. Hearing that Cohn owns an authentic Gauguin, Jack Baker makes his acquaintance. They do not get off to a great start, but eventually become friends after Cohn's secret is discovered.

Cast

Jean-Marc Barr

Jack Baker

Gérard Jugnot

Sacha Cohn

Yvon Arai

Tchong-Fat

Viktor Lazlo

Meeva

Claude Piéplu

Ryckmans

Daniel Prévost

Jérôme Verdouillet

François Perrot

Bizien

Hélène de Saint-Père

La jeune femme terrasse

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