Coco-the-Flower, Candidate
Seen it?1979 | 85 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- 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 1979: an older pace and style.
It shows an electoral campaign in Guadeloupe in which Coco la fleur is asked to stand for election for strategic purposes. However, when he discovers how much publicity the campaign offers, he seizes the opportunity to voice the people's grievances.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christian Lara
- Robert LiensolDavid 'Coco La Fleur' Boyeur
- JenniferMarie-Ange
- Félix MartenDenis Pauvert
- Greg GermainGaston Monbin
- Joëlle MorandFifine
- Jean-Jacques MoreauDelbois
- Violette MinosMme Monbin
- Lucien Gerville-ReacheTi-Dolphe
- Guy-Pierre MineurEmbuscade
- Lucrèce SaintolManel