Turf (2013)
A feel-good French comedy about four gambling pals, a smooth-talking turf king, and a racehorse that is anything but a champion.
Turf - Movie Information
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Fabien Onteniente
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 42m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 13, 2013 (Belgium - AL), February 13, 2013 (France)
- Production Companies: Pathé
- Production Countries: France
Turf - Plot
This is the story of four French friends: the Greek (an osteopath), Fifi (who lives with his mother), Fortuné (a West Indian) and Freddy (a gambler). They meet up regularly at a Parisian bookmakers', their favourite haunt. Tired of frittering away the little spare cash they have, they agree to give up gambling. But no sooner have they taken this pledge than Fate intervenes, in the guise of the turf king, Monsieur Paul. The latter persuades the four friends to buy a champion racehorse, not knowing that it is in fact an old nag…
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Turf - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Fabien Onteniente
Main Cast
- Alain Chabat
- Édouard Baer
- Philippe Duquesne
- Lucien Jean-Baptiste
- Vahina Giocante
- Sergi López
- Gérard Depardieu
- Héléna Noguerra
- Nozha Khouadra
- Abbes Zahmani
Writers
- Philippe Guillard
- Pierre Benichou
- Emanuel Booz
- Fabien Onteniente
Producers
- Florian Genetet-Morel
- Jérôme Seydoux
- Fabrice Delville
- Alain-Gilles Viellevoye
Turf - FAQs
What is Turf (2013) about?
Turf follows four Parisian friends who hang out at their local bookmakers' and decide to quit gambling for good. Fate has other plans when a charming turf king named Monsieur Paul convinces them to invest in a champion racehorse — which turns out to be nothing more than a worn-out old nag.
Is Turf worth watching for fans of French comedy?
If you enjoy lighthearted French ensemble comedies, Turf delivers plenty of charm. Director Fabien Onteniente assembles a charismatic cast including Alain Chabat, Édouard Baer, and Gérard Depardieu, blending slapstick with warm camaraderie in a breezy story set against the colourful world of Parisian horse racing.
Where can you watch Turf online?
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Who plays the four main friends in Turf?
The four friends at the heart of Turf are played by Alain Chabat as Le Grec, Édouard Baer as Freddy, Philippe Duquesne as Fifi, and Lucien Jean-Baptiste as Fortuné. Their easy chemistry and contrasting personalities are a big part of what makes the film fun to watch.
What role does Gérard Depardieu play in Turf?
Gérard Depardieu plays Monsieur Paul, the flamboyant turf king who sets the whole plot in motion. It's his character who persuades the four friends to pool their money and buy what he claims is a champion racehorse — a deal that turns out to be far from what it seems.
Who directed Turf and what else has he made?
Turf was directed by Fabien Onteniente, a French filmmaker known for crowd-pleasing comedies. He previously directed Jet Set (2000) and Podium (2004), the latter being a hugely popular parody of Claude François tribute acts. Turf continues his trademark style of warm, character-driven ensemble humour.
When was Turf released in France?
Turf hit French and Belgian cinemas on February 13, 2013. The simultaneous release in both countries made sense given the film's broad appeal to French-speaking audiences, and it arrived as a feel-good winter comedy during a typically competitive theatrical season.
What are some movies similar to Turf?
If you enjoyed Turf, you might also like What's in a Name (2012), A Difficult Year (2023), No Filter (2019), or the classic We Will All Meet in Paradise (1977). These French comedies share a similar spirit of witty ensemble storytelling and warm, character-driven humour.
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