''Ma femme s'appelle Maurice'' (English: ''My Wife's Name Is Maurice'') is a

2002 The effects of the September 11 attacks of the previous year had a significant impact on the affairs of 2002. The war on terror was a major political focus. Without settled international law, several nations engaged in anti-terror operation ...

French French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France ** French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts and media * The French (band), ...

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

directed by

Jean-Marie Poiré Jean-Marie Poiré (; born 10 July 1945), also credited as Jean-Marie Gaubert, is a French film director, and screenwriter. He is the son of the producer Alain Poiré. Filmography As director * ''Les petits câlins'' (''The Little Wheedlers'') (19 ...

and starring

Alice Evans Alice Evans is a British-American actress. Early life Evans was born in New Jersey, U.S., the daughter of a professor in applied mathematics and a teacher of English literature, and was raised in Bristol, England. She attended Henbury School, ...

Régis Laspalès Régis Laspalès (born 25 February 1957 in Paris) is a French comedian and actor best known for his collaboration with Philippe Chevallier (actor), Philippe Chevallier. Career He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, from which he grad ...

, Philippe Chevallier and

Götz Otto Götz Otto (born 15 October 1967) is a German film and television actor who is known internationally for his roles as henchman Richard Stamper in the 1997 James Bond film ''Tomorrow Never Dies'', as Adolf Hitler's adjutant Otto Günsche in the 2 ...

Plot

Cast

as Maurice Lappin * Philippe Chevallier as Georges Audefey *

Anémone Anne Bourguignon (; 9 August 1950 – 30 April 2019), known professionally as Anémone (), was a French actress, filmmaker and political activist. She took her stage name in 1968 from the title of her film debut in Philippe Garrel's ''Anémone ...

as Claire Trouabal *

Martin Lamotte Martin Lamotte (; born 2 June 1947) is a French actor, comedian and director. He participated in several films alongside Le Splendid. He is most known for his role on the TV Series "SoeurThérèse.com" and "Nos chers voisins". Filmography ...

as Jean-Bernard Trouabal *

Virginie Lemoine Virginie Lemoine (born 26 February 1961) is a French actress and comedian. Career Virginie Lemoine attended acting school at the Conservatory in Rouen. From 1982 to 1990, she acted in stage theater, and regularly participated in the show ''Ainsi ...

as Marion Audefey *

Guy Marchand Guy Marchand (22 May 1937 – 15 December 2023) was a French actor, musician, and singer. He appeared in over 100 films in over 30 years, but was best known for his role as the fictional television private detective Nestor Burma. Life and care ...

as Charles Boisdain *

Urbain Cancelier Urbain Cancelier (born 2 August 1959) is a French comedian and actor, primarily known for his collaborations with French film director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and for playing Collignon in '' Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain''. Career As a theate ...

as Poilard *

as Emmanuelle *

as Johnny Zucchini *

Stéphane Audran Stéphane Audran (born Colette Suzanne Jeannine Dacheville; 8 November 1932 – 27 March 2018) was a French film actress. She was known for her performances in the films of her husband Claude Chabrol, including '' Les Biches'' (1968) and '' Le Bou ...

as Jacqueline Boisdain * Marco Bonini as Marcello *

Jean-Pierre Castaldi Jean-Pierre Castaldi (born 1 October 1944) is a French actor. He is the father of French TV presenter and radio host Benjamin Castaldi. On stage Filmography Television 2000–2002 : Host of '' Fort Boyard'' References {{DEF ...

as Le concessionnaire * Michèle Garcia as The seller *

Sylvie Joly Sylvie Joly (18 October 1934 – 4 September 2015) was a French actress and comedian. She was best known for her roles in the films '' Going Places'' (1974) and '' Get Out Your Handkerchiefs'' (1978). Personal life Joly was born in Paris. Sh ...

as The Orlyval woman * Raphaël Mezrahi as The man at the fashion show * Danièle Évenou as The baker *

Paul Belmondo Paul Alexandre Belmondo (born 23 April 1963) is a French actor and racing driver who raced in Formula One for the March and Pacific Racing teams. He was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, the son of actor Jean-Paul Belmondo and grand ...

as The car seller 1 *

Benjamin Castaldi Benjamin Castaldi (; born 28 March 1970) is a French television host, columnist, radio host and producer. He is the former host of '' Secret Story'', a spinoff of '' Loft Story'', which he also hosted. Biography Family Benjamin Castaldi was bo ...

as The car seller 2

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* 2002 films 2000s French-language films 2002 comedy films French comedy films Films directed by Jean-Marie Poiré 2000s French films Warner Bros. films France 2 Cinéma films {{2000s-France-film-stub