Banzaï (1983) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1983 · 102 mins · French

Directed by

Claude Zidi

Starring

Zabou Breitman, Marthe Villalonga, André Chaumeau, François Perrot, Rachid Ferrache, Valérie Mairesse

Michel, a frantic call‑center problem‑solver, is about to marry airline hostess Isabelle. She vows to quit flying and he promises nothing will delay their wedding. To keep the promise they spin white lies, forcing Isabelle onto extra flights and Michel on trips abroad. Their scheming leads to a drug‑deal showdown with a 747 that finally reunites them.