The Beggars (1988)
Original title: Les mendiants
This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.
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Judith GodrècheCatherine
Dominique SandaHelene
Jean-Philippe ÉcoffeyFred
Anne RousselAnnabelle
Hassane FallGregoire
Pierre ForgetLe grand-pereSteve BaësLe Catalan
Camille ClavelGuillaume
Philippe LévyRichardAmílcar Botica
Marques D'Arede
Suzana BorgesMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about The Beggars
What is The Beggars about?
This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.
How long is The Beggars?
The Beggars has a runtime of 90 minutes.