Les faussaires (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1994, Les faussaires is a comedy film directed by Frédéric Blum, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This comedy was shot in Tahiti. It focuses on the rocky relationship between Cohn, a local con man, and author Jack Baker who wants to profile Paul Gauguin in an upcoming book. Cohn, an obnoxious crook and pathological liar originally from Paris, has been the bane of the local population for years, yet despite his annoyances they will not arrest him. Hearing that Cohn owns an authentic Gauguin, Jack Baker makes his acquaintance. They do not get off to a great start, but eventually become friends after Cohn's secret is discovered.
Who’s in it. Les faussaires stars Jean-Marc Barr as Jack Baker, Gérard Jugnot as Sacha Cohn, Yvon Arai as Tchong-Fat and Viktor Lazlo as Meeva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Les faussaires has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les faussaires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les faussaires tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les faussaires (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les faussaires change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les faussaires worth watching?
- Les faussaires holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les faussaires?
- Les faussaires stars Jean-Marc Barr, Gérard Jugnot, Yvon Arai, Viktor Lazlo and Claude Piéplu.
- When was Les faussaires released?
- Les faussaires was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.