La Ch�vre (The Goat) (Knock on Wood) (1981)

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One the best, most serious detectives in France (G�rard Depardieu) is teamed up with a luckless stumble-bum (Pierre Richard) and sent off to Central America to search for the klutzy daughter of a powerful magnate in this fast-paced and funny French farce. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Francis Veber

In Theaters: Dec 9, 1981 Wide

On DVD: Mar 4, 2003

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One-joke slapstick farce about a klutz who becomes useful during a kidnap investigation.

August 21, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Veber's breakthrough, thanks to the inspired teaming of Richard and Depardieu -- and a brilliantly simple concept that doesn't stand up to (or ask for) very much scrutiny.

September 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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