Influence Peddling (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1999, Influence Peddling is a comedy film directed by Dominique Farrugia, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Maxime and Gerard are a couple of white-collar criminals condemned to 5 years in prison. Sandrine Athan, an honest and principled young police officer, is assigned the banal task of escorting them to the nearest prison in Melun. Things get complicated when killers try to knock them off. Meanwhile, they must contend with strikes which have paralyzed the country and make travelling a nightmare. Added to this mess are the prisoners' many botch escape attempts. All these complications turn a simple transfer into a hellish adventure.
Who’s in it. Influence Peddling stars Thierry Lhermitte as Maxime Edouard François-Marie de Labardière, Gérard Jugnot as Gérard Ravanelli, Aure Atika as Sandrine Athan and Jean-Pierre Cassel as Pierre-Jean Guisard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Influence Peddling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Influence Peddling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Influence Peddling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Influence Peddling (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Influence Peddling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Influence Peddling worth watching?
- Influence Peddling holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Influence Peddling?
- Influence Peddling stars Thierry Lhermitte, Gérard Jugnot, Aure Atika, Jean-Pierre Cassel and Franck Dubosc.
- When was Influence Peddling released?
- Influence Peddling was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.