My New Partner

Name: My New Partner
Director: Claude Zidi
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Philippe Noiret, Thierry Lhermitte, Régine, Grace de Capitani, Claude Brosset

1984Dir. Claude Zidi1h 47m

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Runtime1h 47m

Released1984

DirectorClaude Zidi

About This Movie

My New Partner is a quirky comedy that paints a somewhat chaotic picture of Parisian policing in the '80s. The chemistry between Gérard Depardieu and Pierre Richard is pretty entertaining; you can feel the clash of their characters. The pacing has this relaxed vibe but keeps you chuckling with the absurd situations they stumble into. It’s less about car chases and more about the characters navigating a morally gray world. Plus, the practical effects and some of the slapstick moments feel like they harken back to classic French comedies. The film balances humor with commentary about corruption—it's not just laughs for laughs' sake, and that's what makes it stand out for me.

Released in France as 'Les Flics'Directed by Claude Zidi, known for his comediesCinematography by Jean-Pierre SauvaireFeatures a memorable score by Vladimir Cosma