A Pain in the Ass
Seen it?1973 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bottle Rocket, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Édouard Molinaro
- Lino VenturaRalf Milan
- Jacques BrelFrançois Pignon
- Caroline CellierLouise Pignon
- Jean-Pierre DarrasDr. Edgar Fuchs
- Nino CastelnuovoBellhop, room boy
- Michele GamminoPregnant woman husband
- Xavier DeprazLouis Randoni
- François DyrekFélix, saboteur
- André ValardyJerry, hitchhiker
- Angela CardilePregnant woman