Banzaï is a 1983 French comedy film directed by Claude Zidi and starring Coluche. The film was released in France on March 23, 1983.
Plot Michel Bernardin works at Planet Assistance, an organisation that helps out Frenchmen who are in trouble in foreign countries.
Behind the scenes The picture was shot in Hong Kong, the United States, Africa and France and has become a cult film. According to Valérie Mairesse, Coluche suggested her as a replacement for singer actress Karen Cheryl (aka Isabelle Morizet), first cast as his girlfriend, when the latter's agent opposed to her involvement in that production.
Cast and roles Coluche - Michel Bernardin Valérie Mairesse - Isabelle Parisse Marthe Villalonga - Madame Bernardin Éva Darlan - Carole Zabou Breitman - Sophia Didier Kaminka - Cousin Paul Pascal N'Zonzi - Police Chief François Perrot - The boss of 'Mondial S.O.S.'
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