Criminal who steals the Griswolds' belongings in Europe.
Stéphane owns and runs the town tannery, whose uncertain future and his authority over its workers shape the story. After his wife disappears, he tells the household to contact the police and insists to Judge Noblet that she left voluntarily. Evidence, including a possible head wound and a bloodied candlestick, leaves his involvement unresolved.
Martial Gaulard is a prisoner condemned to death and Jean-Philippe’s client. He escapes during a prison disturbance with Jean-Philippe, seizes vehicles, evades the police, and searches for a way to continue fleeing. He mocks Jean-Philippe’s bourgeois background and debates capital punishment, guilt, revenge, and justice with him.
Michel is an anti-regime militant pursued by the police of Greece’s antidemocratic regime. Margot Santorini hides him in her bedroom, where his courage, idealism, and humanity overwhelm her. She arranges his employment as Raoul Malfosse’s chauffeur, and the two disappear together.
Serial womanizer and friend, constantly navigating failed relationships with exes and fiancées.
Pierre Lardatte is a law-and-order political candidate whose campaign is connected to the violent confrontation during the election. Commissioner Verjeat believes the politician behind the hired thugs is as guilty as Antoine Portor, and repeatedly humiliates Lardatte. Lardatte’s influence appears to contribute to Verjeat’s impending transfer away from Rouen.
Serial womanizer and friend, constantly navigating failed relationships with exes and fiancées.
Franck is a seasoned officer in the criminal brigade and a longtime colleague and friend of Rupert. He joins Rupert in arresting two criminals without a warrant, then takes part with Rupert and Fred in robbing a drug transaction. After Fred is found murdered, Franck knows he and Rupert are being hunted but cannot disclose their involvement to the police.
Dr Henry Ferret is the physician at the center of the story. He treats victims of increasingly dangerous dog attacks, examines a woman reporting rape, and helps document the violence. He suspects that the Mayor’s injury was deliberate and opposes the city’s transformation under Morel’s influence, while remaining connected to Elisabeth.
One of Gaston's sons who actively denounces his father to the police, likely motivated by family conflict or personal grievances, initiating the official investigation.
Ludovic is the groom's nephew, a dance instructor who changes occupations every three years, and Karine's husband. He tells Marthe about Pascal and Karine's affair, then develops a close friendship and romance with Marthe through dancing, swimming, shopping, and shared private experiences. Their relationship eventually becomes openly sexual and central to both their lives.
Horace is a member of the household whose money becomes the focus of Chim's threats. Snake reports that Chim claims Horace possesses the cash and intends to kill him. Horace is later murdered by an intruder, and his body is discovered in the cellar, making his death central to the compound's collapse.
Victor Lanoux has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Un éléphant ça trompe énormément with 2 titles. Signature works include L'Invité surprise, National Lampoon's European Vacation, The Cheat. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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