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Short Circuit

10.019811h 35mMovieDrama

Gérald, former champion of motorcycle competitions, after an accident that causes him to lose the use of his right becomes a trainer for young riders. But because he can not make enough money, he takes part in a burglary.

DirectorPatrick Grandperret
WritersNikos Papatakis·Patrick Grandperret
ProducerPatrick Grandperret

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Cast · Directed by Patrick Grandperret

GG
Gérald Garnier
Gerald
PT
Pierre Trapet
Pierrot
CB
Christian Boucher
Christo
JB
Jacques Bolles
Jacques
MJMarine Jolivet
Marine Jolivet
Jacques' Girlfriend
B
Banane
Domino's Sister
JMJean-Paul Muel
Jean-Paul Muel
The First Inspector
MDMichel Dussarat
Michel Dussarat
The Second Inspector
AH
Anne Haybel
The Analyst
SP
Serge Poutine
The Guardian
M
Menzagole
The Guitarist
JB
Jean-Pierre Bathor
A Thug

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Is Short Circuit on Netflix?

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Short Circuit hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 1, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.