Banzaï

Not to be confused with Banzai.

Banzaï is a 1983 French comedy film directed by Claude Zidi and starring Coluche. The film was released in France on March 23, 1983.

Banzaï
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Claude Zidi
Written by	Claude Zidi Didier Kaminka Michel Fabre[1]
Produced by	Claude Berri
Starring	Coluche
Cinematography	Jean-Jacques Tarbes[2]
Edited by	Nicole Saunier[1]
Music by	Vladimir Cosma[1]
Production companies	Renn Productions Carthago film
Distributed by	AMLF[1]
Release date	1983 (1983) (France)
Running time	102 minutes
Country	France

Plot

Michel Bernardin works at Planet Assistance, an organisation who helps out Frenchmen who are in trouble in foreign countries.^[3]

Behind the scenes

• The picture was shot in Hong Kong, the United States, Africa and France and has become a cult film.^[3]
• According to Valérie Mairesse, Coluche suggested her as a replacement for singer actress Karen Cheryl (aka Isabelle Morizet), first cast as his girlfriend, when the latter's agent opposed to her involvement in that production.

Cast and roles

• Coluche - Michel Bernardin
• Valérie Mairesse - Isabelle Parisse
• Marthe Villalonga - Madame Bernardin
• Éva Darlan - Carole
• Zabou Breitman - Sophia
• Didier Kaminka - Cousin Paul
• Pascal N'Zonzi - Police Chief
• François Perrot - The boss of 'Mondial S.O.S.'