Plot — What is My Father Saved My Life about?
Novelist and filmmaker Jose Giovanni turned to the remarkable true story of how his father helped him escape a date with the guillotine for this drama, which is based closely on events from his own life. During World War II, Manu (Vincent Lecoeur, as a character Giovanni modeled after himself) fought with the French Resistance, but near the end of the war he fell into a life of crime, and in 1947, 22-year-old Manu was arrested for his part in a bungled robbery that left a man dead. While Manu did not pull the fatal trigger, he refuses to say who did, since it would mean implicating his uncle, one of the few members of his family who has stood by him; Manu's brother is dead, and he turned his back on his father Joe (Bruno Cremer) years ago. Manu is sentenced to death, and while he protests his innocence, his attempts to escape from prison do little to convince anyone that he's telling the truth.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 115 min |
| Audience Score | 74% (7.4/10, 8 votes) |
My Father Saved My Life — FAQ
Is My Father Saved My Life worth watching? My Father Saved My Life holds a 7.4/10 rating from 8 viewers. Novelist and filmmaker Jose Giovanni turned to the remarkable true story of how his father helped him escape a date with the guillotine for this drama, which is based closely on events from his own life. During World War
Who directed My Father Saved My Life? Directed by José Giovanni.
Who is in the cast of My Father Saved My Life? It stars Bruno Cremer, Vincent Lecœur, Rufus, Michelle Goddet, Nicolas Abraham, Maria Pitarresi and more.
Where can I stream My Father Saved My Life? Streaming availability for My Father Saved My Life is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did My Father Saved My Life release? It released in 2001.
