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

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and starring

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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 remplacement for singer actress

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(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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