The Money Maker (2026)
📖 Story
In the aftermath of World War II, a young refugee arrives in Paris trying to survive poverty and exclusion before finding his way into the dangerous world of counterfeiting. In The Money Maker, his skill at producing forged banknotes becomes the center of a double life that lasts for years, hidden even from those closest to him while a determined investigator keeps closing in. As the chase intensifies, the story becomes more than a counterfeiting case; it turns into a psychological conflict between a man trying to disappear and another determined to expose him.
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Historical crime drama
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Strong recommendation
EnergyTense and escalating
ToneDark and psychological
ExperienceA tense historical drama about a refugee who becomes a skilled counterfeiter while a determined investigator slowly closes in.
Best suited forBest for viewers who enjoy historical dramas, smart crime stories, and psychological cat-and-mouse conflicts.
What to expect from this title?Expect a controlled, character-driven crime drama focused on forgery, hidden identity, and pursuit rather than action-heavy spectacle.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 CinemaHook estimate
Suitable for viewers aged 16 and older. The film may include crime and counterfeiting themes, psychological pursuit, post-war hardship, and mature dramatic situations not suitable for young children.
Runtime
128 min
Original language
French
Country of origin
France
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorJean-Paul Salomé
WritingJean-Paul SaloméBastien Daret
CastReda KatebSara GiraudeauBastien BouillonQuentin DolmairePierre Lottin
ProductionBertrand FaivreFlorence GastaudMichel Hazanavicius
MusicJérôme RabuMathieu Lamboley
CinematographyJulien HisrchGuy FerrandisMathilde Cathelin
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Cast & crew
Reda Kateb
Jan Bojarski
Sara Giraudeau
Suzanne Bojarski
Bastien Bouillon
André Mattéi
Quentin Dolmaire
Perrier
Pierre Lottin
Anton Dowgierd
Camille Japy
Anaïs
Lolita Chammah
Françoise Mattéi
Olivier Loustau
Lucien Scola
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Arthur Teboul
Pollet
Victor Poirier
Serge
Ambrine Trigo Ouaked
Aline, ages 4-6
Héléna Sadowy
Guichetière Poste
Julien Massetti
Moniteur auto-école
Cédric Weber
Maréchal
Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
❓ FAQ
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1What is The Money Maker about?
The film follows a young refugee in post-war Paris who enters the world of counterfeiting and becomes capable of producing highly convincing forged banknotes while a determined investigator pursues him.
2Is The Money Maker based on a true story?
CinemaHook’s current page data does not confirm it as a fully true story. It is best treated here as a historical crime drama inspired by the world of counterfeiting and post-war survival.
3How long is The Money Maker?
The Money Maker runs for 128 minutes, which suits a historical crime drama built around character development and psychological pursuit.
4Who directed The Money Maker?
According to the current page data, The Money Maker is directed by Jean-Paul Salomé and stars Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, and Bastien Bouillon.
5Is The Money Maker suitable for family viewing?
It is not suitable for young children. CinemaHook lists it as 16+ because of crime, counterfeiting themes, and the psychological pressure surrounding the story.
6Where can I watch The Money Maker?
According to CinemaHook’s current data, there is no confirmed viewing platform listed on the page yet. Availability details are updated when a reliable source is confirmed.
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