Buffet Froid
Seen it?1979 | 93 min | Comedy, Crime
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 crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Naked Gun or Family Plot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Alphonse Tram is unwittingly involved in several murders despite having no memory of committing the crimes. His confusion lead him to confess to his neighbour, Inspector Morvandieu. Alphonse and Morvandieu become the axis around which murders occur.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Blier
- Gérard DepardieuAlphonse Tram
- Bernard BlierInspecteur Morvandieu
- Jean CarmetLe vieil assassin
- Michel SerraultLe comptable
- Geneviève PageGeneviève Léonard
- Jean BenguiguiLe tueur à gages
- Marco PerrinL'homme dérangé en pleine nuit
- Carole BouquetLa jeune fille
- Bernard CrombeyLe médecin
- Denise GenceL'hôtesse au château