L'Étrange monsieur Joseph

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Overview

Joseph Joanovici, a Romanian Jew married to Eva and father of Theresa, lives in Paris in 1939, on the eve of World War II. He managed to make his place in society by trading scrap.

Cast: Roger Hanin, Salomé Lelouch, Nicole Calfan, Jean-Louis Sbille

Director: Josée Dayan

Genres: War, TV Movie, History

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