Three Men and a Cradle (1985)

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Title: Three Men and a Cradle

Tagline: In one split second, their lives went from party to potty.

Genre: Comedy

Director: Coline Serreau

Cast: Roland Giraud, Michel Boujenah, André Dussollier, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Dominique Lavanant, Marthe Villalonga, Annick Alane, Josine Comellas, Jennifer Moret, François Domange, Gabriel Jabbour, Julien Maurel, Jean Barney, Marianne Basler, Christian Bouillette, Gilles Cohen, Basile de Bodt, Louis Julien, Jeanne Lallemand, Marion Loran, Cécile Magnet, Xavier Maly, Daniel Milgram, Valentine Monnier, Jacques Poitrenaud, Jean-Philippe Puymartin, Bernard Sancy, Mathé Souverbie, Cécile Vassort, Herma Vos, Christian Zanetti, Michel Carliez, Frédérique Jamet

Status: Released

Release: Sep 17, 1985

Runtime: 106

Plot: Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.

"Three Men and a Cradle" (originally titled "Trois hommes et un couffin") is a delightful French comedy directed by Coline Serreau. Released on September 17, 1985, this film captures the humorous chaos that ensues when three bachelors suddenly find themselves responsible for a baby left on their doorstep. The film's engaging plot and charming performances by Roland Giraud, Michel Boujenah, and André Dussollier contributed to its success, leading to a popular American remake, "Three Men and a Baby," in 1987.

The film is celebrated for its comedic take on unexpected parenthood and the transformation of carefree bachelors into caring guardians. Its storyline cleverly intertwines themes of responsibility, friendship, and personal growth, all wrapped in a comedic package. The movie was well-received in France and internationally, becoming a beloved classic of the 1980s cinema.