La Soif de l'or
- Comedy
Urbain Donnadieu's first love is money. It's also his second, third and fourth love. The only reason he married - a tax inspector named Fleurette - was to avoid a fine for tax evasion. For several years, he has been stealing money from his construction company and buying gold bars with his ill-gotten gains. His plan is to deposit all this wealth in a Swiss Bank, where neither his wife - whom he is about to divorce - nor the French State can get at it. Accompanied by his money-grabbing Granny Zézette, Urbain heads off for Switzerland, with his gold concealed in the walls of a model house on the back of a trailer. Unfortunately, his scheme is threatened by his wife and his embittered ex-chauffeur, who are determined to get his money at any cost...
The Thirst for Gold is a 1993 French comedy about a money-obsessed businessman who schemes to hide his stolen wealth in Switzerland, only to have his plans derailed by his soon-to-be ex-wife and a vengeful former chauffeur. Released in August 1993, this film follows Urbain Donnadieu as he attempts to transport gold bars across the border in an elaborate and increasingly chaotic plan.
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Christian ClavierUrbain Donnadieu
Marine DeltermeLaurence Auger
Tsilla CheltonMémé Zezette
Philippe KhorsandJacques, ami, chauffeur et amant secret de Fleurette
Catherine JacobFleurette, épouse d'Urbain
Bernard HallerMuller, le comte suisse
Pascal GreggoryJean-Louis Auger
Patrick Le LuherneL'abbé Furteaux
Michel SuchLe gendarme
Jean-Pierre ClamiLe préposer au coffre de la banque en France
Jacky NercessianLe représentant
Albert DrayFlotard, le prêtre des scouts
Christophe GuybetLe réceptionniste de l'hôtel
Patrice Abbou
Patrick MassieuChauffeur et éleveur de moutons
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When was The Thirst for Gold released?
The film was released on August 31, 1993.
What is The Thirst for Gold about?
The story follows Urbain Donnadieu, a greedy businessman who has stolen money from his construction company to buy gold bars. He plans to smuggle the gold to a Swiss bank to hide it from his wife and the French tax authorities, but his scheme is complicated by his ex-wife and a bitter former employee.
Is The Thirst for Gold still available to watch?
Yes, the film has been released and may be available through various streaming services, rental platforms, or physical media, though availability varies by region.
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