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Merci Docteur Rey!

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Merci Docteur Rey!
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NR,1hr 31min
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September 24, 2004
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Regent Releasing
Synopsis: After making a living by providing English subtitle translation to numerous French films, American filmmaker Andrew Litvack makes his debut as a writer/director with the Merchant Ivory production Merci Docteur Rey. Set in Paris, this farcical comedy involves the troubles of young gay man Thomas (Stanislas Merhar). First his opera diva mother, Elisabeth (Dianne Wiest), comes for a visit and she doesn't know he's gay. When he accepts a blind date with someone from an online chat room, he ends up witnessing ... Full Synopsis
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An elegant Merchant Ivory production, it is too slight and perhaps too precious. But it will be a witty pleasure for admirers of its grande dames: Dianne Wiest, Jane Birkin and Bulle Ogier. Full Review
Metascore
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22
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Featured Cast
Elisabeth Beaumont
Penelope
Thomas Beaumont
Claude Sabrie
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