Knock on Wood
La Chèvre (French)
When the accident-prone daughter of a wealthy businessman mysteriously disappears in Mexico, private detective Campana is hired to find her. After his investigation fails, the girl's father decides to try an unusual approach: he sends François Perrin, an extraordinarily unlucky employee, to accompany the detective. The idea is that Perrin's remarkable bad luck will lead them along the same path as the missing woman. Together, the mismatched pair embark on a chaotic adventure filled with unexpected mishaps and hilarious situations.
Genre: comedy, crime, adventure
Running time: 1 hr 30 min
Country of origin: France, Mexico
Year: 1981
Age: 18+
When the accident-prone daughter of a wealthy businessman mysteriously disappears in Mexico, private detective Campana is hired to find her. After his investigation fails, the girl's father decides to try an unusual approach: he sends François Perrin, an extraordinarily unlucky employee, to accompany the detective. The idea is that Perrin's remarkable bad luck will lead them along the same path as the missing woman. Together, the mismatched pair embark on a chaotic adventure filled with unexpected mishaps and hilarious situations.
Genre: comedy, crime, adventure
Running time: 1 hr 30 min
Country of origin: France, Mexico
Year: 1981
Age: 18+
Country of origin: USA
Year of production: 1940-1949
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