La Chèvre (The Goat) (Knock on Wood)

La Chèvre (The Goat) (Knock on Wood) (1981)

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    (6 reviews)

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One the best, most serious detectives in France (Gérard Depardieu) is teamed up with a luckless stumble-bum (Pierre Richard) and sent off to Central America to search for the klutzy daughter of a powerful magnate in this fast-paced and funny French farce. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By
Francis Veber
Genres
Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 9, 1981 Wide
On DVD
Mar 4, 2003

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    One-joke slapstick farce about a klutz who becomes useful during a kidnap investigation.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Veber's breakthrough, thanks to the inspired teaming of Richard and Depardieu -- and a brilliantly simple concept that doesn't stand up to (or ask for) very much scrutiny.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    A funny French film filled with plenty of slapstick comedy.

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