Farewell Fred (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1985, Farewell Fred is a crime film directed by Bob Decout, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Fred is a gambler and deep in debt. He owes crime boss Victor a lot of money and the time to pay has come. He decides to take a massive risk to refund his debts and agrees to kill a man. Fred knows he has to pay his debt and that the only way to do it is to carry out the hit arranged by Victor.
Who’s in it. Farewell Fred stars Philippe Léotard as Fred, Annie Girardot as Colette, Jacques Penot as Gégé and Christian Marquand as Victor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Farewell Fred has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell Fred page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell Fred tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell Fred (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell Fred change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell Fred worth watching?
- Farewell Fred holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell Fred?
- Farewell Fred stars Philippe Léotard, Annie Girardot, Jacques Penot, Christian Marquand and Juliette Binoche.
- When was Farewell Fred released?
- Farewell Fred was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.