Jupiter's Thigh
Original title: On a volé la cuisse de Jupiter
Overview
Antoine, a professor of Greek, and Lise, a police inspector, honeymoon in Greece. There they meet a young couple, Charles, an archaeologist, and Agnes, a dishy flirt. Charles unearths the lovely buttocks of a classical statue and is determined to donate it to the Louvre. Agnes wants to sell it and gets a handsome local sailor to take it for an appraisal. When the sailor is murdered, the police suspect Charles and arrest Antoine as his accomplice. Lise swings into action, but before she can clear the men, Agnes springs them from jail, and now Lise must help them elude the police, find the real murderer, and recover the statue fragment. More art goes missing. What is the statue's secret?
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Writers
- Jean-Paul Rouland, Michel Audiard, Claude Olivier
- Production
- Les Films Ariane, Mondex Films, France 3 Cinéma
Frequently asked questions
What is Jupiter's Thigh rated?
Jupiter's Thigh has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 86 votes.
Who directed Jupiter's Thigh?
Jupiter's Thigh was directed by Philippe de Broca.
When was Jupiter's Thigh released?
Jupiter's Thigh was released in 1980.
