The Phoney (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1975, The Phoney is a comedy film directed by Roger Hanin, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. While the President of a West African Republic arrives in France to sell uranium to the State, spies from around the world are on hand to thwart the transaction. France then decides to put one of its worst agents on the case, a certain Maxime, who has a very loose tongue. All they have to do is send him false information, hoping that it will fall into the ears of their enemies...
Who’s in it. The Phoney stars Bernard Blier as Maxime (L'espion supposé Top Secret), Marie Grinewald as Dahlia, Robert Hossein as Kaminsky and Marcel Dalio as Cohen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Phoney has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phoney page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phoney tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phoney (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phoney change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phoney worth watching?
- The Phoney holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phoney?
- The Phoney stars Bernard Blier, Marie Grinewald, Robert Hossein, Marcel Dalio and Sabine Glaser.
- When was The Phoney released?
- The Phoney was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.