''Banzaï'' is a 1983 French comedy film directed by

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and starring

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. The film was released in France on March 23, 1983.

Plot

Michel Bernardin works at Planet Assistance, an organisation who helps out Frenchmen who are in trouble in foreign countries.

Behind the scenes

* The picture was shot in

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, the United States, Africa and France and has become a

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. * According to

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suggested her as a replacement for singer actress Karen Cheryl (aka Isabelle Morizet), first cast as his girlfriend, when the latter's agent opposed to her involvement in that production.

Cast and roles

- Michel Bernardin *

- Isabelle Parisse *

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- Madame Bernardin *

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- Carole *

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- Sophia * Didier Kaminka - Cousin Paul *

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- Police Chief *

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