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Pétrole ! Pétrole !
Le PDG d'une importante société pétrolière voit ses manoeuvres illicites déjouées par un jeune concurrent dont la femme n'est autre que la fille de son fournisseur arabe.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the comedic and romantic escapades surrounding a group of individuals whose lives become intertwined due to their pursuit of oil. Set against a backdrop of potentially lucrative discoveries, the narrative explores the quirky characters and their often absurd endeavors.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for 'Pétrole ! Pétrole !' is scarce, as it was a relatively minor French comedy from the early 1980s. It is generally viewed as a lighthearted, somewhat dated comedic film.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted French comedy that relies on situational humor.
Features a cast of familiar French actors in a somewhat whimsical plot.
Considered a typical comedy of its era with a focus on romantic entanglements and a quirky premise.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Pétrole ! Pétrole !', translates to 'Oil ! Oil !' in English, directly referencing the central theme of the plot.
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