Umbrella Coup (1980)
Storyline
Grégoire Lecomte, the unlucky actor anxious to find a "real job", goes to take a screen test for a role of a killer, but gets to mafiosi by mistake. He takes their don for a producer, and they mistake him for a hitman with whom they had an appointment. Deluded Lecomte signs contract with them. He is supposed to kill gun dealer Otto Krampe at his birthday party in Saint-Tropez by piercing him with a cap of the umbrella with a built-in syringe with potassium cyanide. Lecomte is not aware that it has to be a real murder.
Movie Details
| Original title | Le Coup du parapluie |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 10, 1980 |
| Status | Released |
FAQ
What is Umbrella Coup about?
Grégoire Lecomte, the unlucky actor anxious to find a "real job", goes to take a screen test for a role of a killer, but gets to mafiosi by mistake. He takes their don for a producer, and they mistake him for a hitman with whom they had an appointment. Deluded Lecomte signs contract with them. He is supposed to kill gun dealer Otto Krampe at his birthday party in Saint-Tropez by piercing him with a cap of the umbrella with a built-in syringe with potassium cyanide. Lecomte is not aware that it has to be a real murder.
When was Umbrella Coup released?
Umbrella Coup was released on Oct 10, 1980 (status: Released).
Who directed Umbrella Coup?
Gérard Oury directed Umbrella Coup.
What is the TMDB rating of Umbrella Coup?
Umbrella Coup has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 198 votes.