Volpone
2004 · 1 h 30 min
Frédéric AuburtinCast
Gérard Depardieu 
Daniel Prévost 
Gérard Jugnot 
Robert Hirsch 
Jean-François Stévenin Inés Sastre
Credits
Written by: Ben Jonson
Plot
A version of Ben Johnson's play: A Venetian swindler goes from town to town pretending to be a dying millionaire in order to attract (and dispose of) greedy "friends".
Sinekatalog’s take
A Venetian swindler pretends to be a dying millionaire to lure and fleece greedy friends. This adaptation of a classic play delights in avarice and trickery. A lively choice for fans of literary comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (252 votes)
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