The Other One's Mug (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, The Other One's Mug is a comedy and crime film directed by Pierre Tchernia, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Martial Perrin is the president of a right-wing political party which is gearing itself up for a forthcoming election. When he learns that a notorious criminal named Kraus has escaped from prison, Perrin panics and goes into hiding. His deputy, Constant, hires Perrin’s cousin, Gilbert, an actor who is a perfect double of Perrin, to replace him. What Gilbert does no know is that the killer Kraus is bumping off the people who were implicated in the affair for which he was arrested, and that Perrin is next on his list.
Who’s in it. The Other One's Mug stars Michel Serrault as Martial Perrin/Gilbert Brossard, Jean Poiret as Jean-Louis Constant, Curd Jürgens as Wilfrid and Bernadette Lafont as Gisèle Brossard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Other One's Mug has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Other One's Mug page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other One's Mug tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other One's Mug (1979)?
- In CA, The Other One's Mug is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Other One's Mug worth watching?
- The Other One's Mug holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other One's Mug?
- The Other One's Mug stars Michel Serrault, Jean Poiret, Curd Jürgens, Bernadette Lafont and Andréa Parisy.
- When was The Other One's Mug released?
- The Other One's Mug was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.