The Bit Between the Teeth (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, The Bit Between the Teeth is a drama film directed by Laurent Heynemann , running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Three men with a penchant for gambling on the horses soon find themselves in trouble because of their addiction. Pierre (Michel Piccoli) is the math whiz who uses his talent for picking the winners. Charles (Michel Galabru) is the wealthy scrap-iron magnate who has embarrassing evidence on many prominent political figures. Loic (Jacques Dutronc) is the aspiring politico who seeks to further his career by any means possible. Charles approaches Loic and asks his political party for a loan in hopes of fixing an upcoming race....
Who’s in it. The Bit Between the Teeth stars Jacques Dutronc as Loïc Le Guenn, Michel Piccoli as Pierre Chazerand, Michel Galabru as Charles Dréant and Clémentine Amouroux as Solange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Bit Between the Teeth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bit Between the Teeth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bit Between the Teeth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bit Between the Teeth (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bit Between the Teeth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bit Between the Teeth worth watching?
- The Bit Between the Teeth holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bit Between the Teeth?
- The Bit Between the Teeth stars Jacques Dutronc, Michel Piccoli, Michel Galabru, Clémentine Amouroux and Roland Bertin.
- When was The Bit Between the Teeth released?
- The Bit Between the Teeth was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.