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Short Circuit is a french film of genre Drama directed by Patrick Grandperret with Marine Jolivet
Short Circuit (1981)
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Synopsis
Gérald, ex-champion de compétitions motocyclistes, à la suite d'un accident qui lui a valu de perdre l'usage du bras droit, s'est reconverti dans l'entraînement sportif de jeunes coureurs. Mais comme il ne parvient pas à rentabiliser son affaire, il se compromet dans un cambriolage prévu pour être substantiel et qui, de fil en aiguille, se solde par son arrestation pour détention de quelques drogues dont il ne savait que faire, dérisoire revenu d'un « casse » raté.Actors
Marine Jolivet
(Jacques' Girlfriend)
Jean-Paul Muel
(The First Inspector)
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