Bad Spelling (2004)

5.8/10 86 min Drama

Overview

At a French boarding school for troubled youth in the early 1970's, the Headmaster and his wife decide that their son Daniel, who is fifteen years old but looks younger, should finally go live in the dorm with all the other students, as they do not want it to seem Daniel is receiving any special treatment. Daniel is now faced with the challenge of earning the trust and respect of the other students, who all come from troubled backgrounds.

Cast

Damien Jouillerot

Daniel Massu, son of the directors of studies

Carole Bouquet

Geneviève Massu, director of studies

Olivier Gourmet

Pierre Massu, director of the college

Franc Bruneau

Jean-Claude Griset, anarchist student

Khalid Maadour

Marcel Marazelle

Arnaud Giovaninetti

Gianni Salvadori, boarding supervisor

Deborah Grall

Mercedes Suza-Lobo, beautiful student

Yvon Martin

Mr. Sinclair, monitor of the fourths

Marie Bunel

College secretary

Florent Gouëlou

Fourth grader

Anthony Decadi

René Boury, traitor

Jean Lescot

Mr. Levi, French teacher

Sylvie Huguel

Mrs. Beyer, history teacher

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