The ComDads

The ComDads

1983 · 92 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy

Unable to find her runaway son, a woman deceives two of her ex-lovers from her youth, a mild-mannered teacher and a tough journalist, that each is the real father in order to obtain their help.

Directed by Francis Veber · Written by Francis Veber

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