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Comedy of Power (2006)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 50M

Director : Claude Chabrol
Writer : Claude Chabrol, Odile Barski

Synopsis

Magistrate Jeanne Charmant-Killman doggedly investigates CEO Michel Humeau, who is accused of participating in massive corporate malfeasance. As her investigation leads her into the upper echelons of government, Jeanne becomes intoxicated by the power she is amassing.

Actors

Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert
Jeanne Charmant-Killman
François Berléand
François Berléand
Michel Humeau
Patrick Bruel
Patrick Bruel
Jacques Sibaud
Marilyne Canto
Marilyne Canto
Erika
Robin Renucci
Robin Renucci
Philippe Charmant-Killman
Thomas Chabrol
Thomas Chabrol
Félix
Jean-François Balmer
Jean-François Balmer
Boldi
Dominique Daguier
Dominique Daguier
Inconnu

Crews

Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol
Director
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Odile Barski
Odile Barski
Screenplay
Françoise Galfré
Françoise Galfré
Executive Producer
Patrick Godeau
Patrick Godeau
Producer
Matthieu Chabrol
Matthieu Chabrol
Original Music Composer
Eduardo Serra
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Monique Fardoulis
Monique Fardoulis
Editor

Posters and backgrounds

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