Beneath the Rooftops of Paris(2007)
An old man living in an attic in a rundown part of Paris, becomes increasingly lonely and prey to ill-health.
Movie: Beneath the Rooftops of Paris
Top 4 Billed Cast
Marcel
Thérèse
Amar
Julie
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Overview
An old man living in an attic in a rundown part of Paris, becomes increasingly lonely and prey to ill-health.
Release Date
2007-08-10
Average
6.2
Rating:
3.1 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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