The Dinner Game

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The Dinner Game
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NR,1hr 18min
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June 25, 1999
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Lions Gate Films Inc.
Synopsis: Francis Veber wrote and directed this film adaptation (with animated opening credits) of his own play, Le diner de cons, about a competition among a group of friends to see who can find the stupidest person to bring to dinner (as indicated by the original French title, since "con" means someone who's a total dumbbell). The dinners are held each Wednesday night, and French publisher Pierre Brochant (Thierry Lhermitte) has found a world class nincompoop -- Finance Ministry accountant Francois Pignon ... Full Synopsis
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The Dinner Game, which Veber wrote and directed, is one of his better-constructed comedies of errors. Full Review
Metascore
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73
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Pierre Brochant
Francois Pignon
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