The Under-Gifted
The story centers around a graduating class of "less-gifted" students in a private Versailles high school. Only a miracle has brought the students this far along, and after a practical joke misfires and the whole school is dynamited, the students are in deep trouble. They have to present themselves in court for their punishment and it could not be worse: If they don't pass their high-school graduation exams, they go to prison!
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les sous-doués |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Claude Zidi |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (478 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Claude Zidi
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
🎭 Cast
Daniel Auteuil
Baptiste Laval, dit "Bébel"
Michel Galabru
le commissaire
Maria Pacôme
Lucie Jumaucourt
Philippe Taccini
Julien Senquin
Hubert Deschamps
Léon Jumaucourt
Raymond Bussières
Gaston Pourquier
Étienne Draber
le père de Julien
Tonie Marshall
Catherine Jumaucourt
Richard Bohringer
le pion
Françoise Michaud
Caroline Janin
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