The Intouchables

The Intouchables is a French comedy-drama film released in 2011. Directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, it stars Francois Cluzet and Omar Sy. The movie is inspired by the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caretaker Abdel Sellou.

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Plot. The movie opens with a car chase on a night in Paris. Driss (portrayed by Sy) is driving Philippe’s (Cluzet) Maserati Quattropote. Due to over speeding, they are soon discovered by the police and consequently chased and caught. Unafraid, Driss doubles his bet with Philippe, waging that they can get an escort out of their unlucky situation. Driss convinces the police that the quadriplegic Philippe must be rushed to the emergency room, and the latter feigns to have a stroke. The police are persuaded and they accompany them to the hospital. When the police leave them at the hospital, Philippe asks what they will do then and Driss answers “Now let me take care of it” as they drive off.

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