Dead Tired
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Michel Blanc (director) |
| Products | Comedy film |
| Owner | Gaumont, TF1 Films Production |
Dead Tired () is a 1994 French comedy film helmed by director Michel Blanc. The production, overseen by Daniel Toscan du Plantier, features a screenplay co-written by Blanc, Bertrand Blier, and Jacques Audiard. The movie was officially selected for the 1994 Cannes Film Festival. It was produced through a collaboration between Gaumont and TF1 Films Production, with distribution managed by Gaumont Buena Vista International. The project had a budget of $9.5 million and achieved a box office return of $13.2 million.
Plot
Michel Blanc, an acclaimed actor, finds himself accused of various offenses including sexual misconduct involving actresses Josiane Balasko, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Mathilda May, inappropriate conduct during the Cannes Festival, as well as unauthorized publicity agreements made without his agent’s consent. Despite the mounting public allegations, Blanc insists on his innocence. With the support of actress Carole Bouquet, he discovers that a look-alike named Patrick Olivier—who has long struggled with his uncanny resemblance to Blanc—is exploiting this similarity for monetary advantage.
Cast
- Michel Blanc portraying both himself and Patrick Olivier
- Carole Bouquet as herself
- Philippe Noiret in the role of himself
- Josiane Balasko appearing as herself
- Marie-Anne Chazel as herself
- Christian Clavier playing himself
- Guillaume Durand as himself
- Charlotte Gainsbourg appearing as herself
- David Hallyday as himself
- Estelle Lefébure playing herself
- Gérard Jugnot in the role of himself
- Dominique Lavanant as herself
- Thierry Lhermitte portraying himself
- Mathilda May appearing as herself
- Roman Polanski in the role of himself
- Andrée Damant as Madame Volpi
- Dorothée Jemma playing The Pregnant Woman
- Philippe du Janerand as Inspector
- François Morel portraying the Inspector's assistant
- Jean-Louis Richard in the role of Psychiatrist
- Bruno Moynot as The driver
- Raoul Billerey playing Michel Blanc's father
- Dominique Besnehard as Michel Blanc's agent
- Bernard Farcy in the role of The ANPE employee
- Vincent Grass portraying The swinger
Critical response
The film holds a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on six critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.8 out of 10.
Box office
During its debut week in France, the movie earned 14.3 million French Francs (approximately $2.5 million), securing second place behind La Reine Margot. In its following week, the number of screens showing the film increased from 189 to 283, allowing it to claim the top position at the French box office for two weeks running.
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | Palme d'Or | Template:Nom | |
| Best Screenplay Award | Michel Blanc | Template:Won | |
| Vulcan Award | Pitof | Template:Won | |
| César Awards | Best Original Screenplay or Adaptation | Michel Blanc | Template:Nom |