Je fais le mort
- Comedy
Jean, a forty-year-old struggling, out-of-work actor has hit rock bottom. Although open to any kind of work, he can't get a break. At the unemployment office, his counselor has a rather odd proposal: he can get a job helping the police reconstruct crime scenes, by standing in for the dead victim. Jean's obsession for detail impresses the detectives, allowing him to take a leading role in a sensitive investigation in Megève ski resort, during low season, after a series of murders
Playing Dead is a 2013 French comedy film about Jean, a struggling out-of-work actor who lands an unconventional job reconstructing crime scenes for the police. When his meticulous approach catches the detectives' attention, he becomes central to investigating a series of murders at a snowy ski resort. The film is available to stream and purchase through various platforms.
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Belgium · Brazil · France · Italy · Luxembourg · Netherlands
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François DamiensJean Renault
Géraldine NakacheNoémie Desfontaines
Lucien Jean-BaptisteLieutenant Lamy
Anne Le NyMadame Jacky
Nanou GarciaZelda
Corentin LobetServaz
Judith HenryCaroline
Jean-Marie WinlingMichel Beauchatel
Kévin AzaïsLudo
Trailer
Playing Dead / Je fais le mort (2013) - Trailer English Subs
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When was Playing Dead released?
Playing Dead was released on December 11, 2013.
What is the plot about?
The film follows Jean, a desperate 40-year-old actor, who gets hired by police to pose as dead victims at crime scenes. His attention to detail impresses detectives, leading him to play a key role in solving a murder investigation at a Megève ski resort.
What genre is Playing Dead?
Playing Dead is a comedy film that blends humor with crime investigation themes.
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