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Ruby & Quentin (2003)
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Original name: Tais-toi !
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Country: France, Italy
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, Ruby, a brooding outlaw encounters Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant who befriends him. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.
Style:
humorous, funny, entertaining, inspirational, touching, intellectual, tricky, witty, buddy movie, captivating ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
french, prison, prison escape, unlikely partners, buddies, on the run, odd couple, buddy, bank robbery, caper, friendship, justice, runaway, mentor, police investigation, life philosophy, henchman, stupidity, unlikely friendships, escape, psychiatry, dumb, mob boss, creativity, revenge plot ...
Time:
2000s, contemporary
Place:
france, paris france, poland, argentina, europe
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