A Crime in Paradise
Seen it?2001 | 89 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the 1980 French countryside, farmer Jojo and his ill-tempered wife Lulu hate each other, though their respective interests speak against divorce. The only thing that keeps the oppressed Jojo from murder is the threat of the guillotine...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Becker
- Jacques VilleretJojo Braconnier
- Josiane BalaskoLulu Braconnier
- André DussollierMaître Jacquard
- Suzanne FlonLa maîtresse
- Gérard HernandezJacky
- Roland MagdaneLe patron du café
- Jacques DacqmineLaborde, président du tribunal
- Valérie MairesseMagali Gianelli, la femme du patron du café
- Dominique LavanantMlle Goudilleux, la pharmacienne
- Daniel Prévostl'avocat général