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The Bit Between the Teeth

The Bit Between the Teeth

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 1, 1979

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Drama

User Score

56%

Original Title

Le Mors aux dents

Production Companies

UGC Films, Sara Films

Director

Laurent Heynemann

Description

Three men with a penchant for gambling on the horses soon find themselves in trouble because of their addiction. Pierre (Michel Piccoli) is the math whiz who uses his talent for picking the winners. Charles (Michel Galabru) is the wealthy scrap-iron magnate who has embarrassing evidence on many prominent political figures. Loic (Jacques Dutronc) is the aspiring politico who seeks to further his career by any means possible. Charles approaches Loic and asks his political party for a loan in hopes of fixing an upcoming race....