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title: "Le Beauf"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/le-beauf-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51188
imdb_id: "tt0176519"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Le Beauf (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/le-beauf-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Le Beauf
Year: 1987
Release Date: 01/07/1987 (FR)
Genres: Comedy, Crime, and Drama
Runtime: 1h 42m
Protagonist: Gilbert
Gilbert's job: Assigned to incinerate old banknotes at the Bank of France.
Family: Wife Gisèle, young son Thomas.
Backstory: Formed a rock band a few years earlier with Serge and Gisèle's brother, Marc.
Conflict: Marc makes Gilbert believe he was robbed of a briefcase containing a million dollars and that Marc is in danger of dying because of Gilbert's fault.
Objective of the antagonists: Force Gilbert to put his incinerator out of order to facilitate a bank robbery.
Plot progression: Gilbert refuses at first, then gives in, but discovers he has been cheated.

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yves Amoureux
- **Networks / Studios**: TF1 Films Production, Arturo Productions, G.P.F.I.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gérard Jugnot** as *Gilbert*
- **Gérard Darmon** as *Serge*
- **Marianne Basler** as *Gisèle*
- **Zabou Breitman** as *Marylin*
- **Didier Sauvegrain** as *Marc*
- **Jean-Pol Dubois** as *Le chef de Gilbert*
- **Alain Bashung** as *Self*
- **Boris Bergman** as *Rocky*
- **Micha Bayard** as *L'épicière*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Le Beauf online?
Le Beauf is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Le Beauf worth watching?
Le Beauf holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Le Beauf and when was it released?
Le Beauf is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Le Beauf?
Le Beauf was directed by Yves Amoureux.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Le Beauf — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51188)

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