The Measure of a Man

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1h 33m
2015
6.568 /10 (346)

Overview

At the age of 51 and after 20 months on unemployment, Thierry starts a new job that soon brings him face to face with a moral dilemma. How much is he willing to accept to keep his job?

Country : France
Genre : Drama
Languages : Français
Released Date: 2015-03-16

Top Billed Cast

Vincent Lindon

Thierry Taugourdeau

Karine de Mirbeck

La femme de Thierry

Mathieu Schaller

Le fils de Thierry

Yves Ory

Conseiller Pôle emploi

Xavier Mathieu

Le collègue syndicaliste

Noel Mairot

Le professeur de danse

Catherine Saint-Bonnet

La banquière

Christophe Rossignon

Employeur sur Skype (voice)

Soufiane Guerrab

Le jeune homme interpellé

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