Mado (1976)
A middle-aged businessman faces bankruptcy after his partner's suicide and a rival's unscrupulous offer to buy his company. Determined to avoid the trap, he finds an unexpected solution through a prostitute.
Top billed cast
Michel PiccoliSimon Léotard
Ottavia PiccoloMado
Romy SchneiderHélène
Jacques DutroncPierre
Julien GuiomarLépidon
Charles DennerReynald Manecca
Claude DauphinVaudable
Michel AumontAimé Barachet
Jean BouiseAndré
Benoît AllemaneAntoine
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