Le fils préféré

Jean-Paul Mantegna, the son of Italian immigrants now living in Nice, is a hunted man, riddled with debt and involved in borderline illegal companies. To extricate himself, he has to rely on Philippe and François, his two brothers, and on Raphaël, his father; a family torn by disputes and tragic events. However, by rebuilding family unity, Jean-Paul also discovers the secret of his own destiny...

Cast

Bernard Giraudeau

as François

Gérard Lanvin

as Jean-Paul

Jean-Marc Barr

as Philippe

Roberto Herlitzka

as Raphaël, le père

Margherita Buy

as Anna Maria

Pierre Mondy

as le dentiste usurier

Karin Viard

as Martine

Antoinette Moya

as Odette

Philippe Duclos

as Vogel

Jean-Pierre Becker

as Patrick

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