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The Bet

Comedy • 1997 • 1h 40m

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RATING★ 3.1

RUNTIME1h 40m

LANGUAGEFR

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

Two rival "brothers-in-law" make a bet that they can stop smoking for 2 weeks. But, it's just not that easy...

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “They said they'd do it.Unfortunately, they did!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Comedy
Director: Didier Bourdon
Original Language: FR

🎭 Cast

Didier Bourdon

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bet about?: Two rival "brothers-in-law" make a bet that they can stop smoking for 2 weeks. But, it's just not that easy...
Who directed The Bet?: The Bet was directed by Didier Bourdon.
When was The Bet released?: The Bet was released on October 15, 1997.
How long is The Bet?: The Bet has a runtime of 1h 40m.
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