The Race (French original title Le Raid) is a 2002 French movie directed by Djamel Bensalah starring Hélène de Fougerolles and Roschdy Zem. Plot Four pathetic narrow minded petty criminals are mistaken for hitmen while ordered to shadow the philandering girl friend of their crime boss Carlito. As a result of a misunderstanding they get hired to accompany Léonore de Segonzac, the heiress of a big asset, on a race through Patagonia and "accidentally" kill her for the sum of four million dollars. They are chased by the principal and the true killers, which for their part are hunted by some UNO blue helmets. Cast Hélène de Fougerolles : Léonore de Segonzac Roschdy Zem : Sami Atmen Kelif : Yaya Lorànt Deutsch : Tacchini Julien Courbey : Kader Josiane Balasko : Madame Jo Maurice Barthélémy : Momo Gérard Jugnot : Carlito Didier Flamand : Lino Pascal Elbé : Mathias Morin Yves Rénier : UN Colonel Mouss Diouf : UN Captain Omar Sy : UN Sergeant Axelle Laffont : Nathalie Marina Foïs : Young nurse Sacha Bourdo : Windshield cleaner References External links French action adventure films 2000s French films French action comedy films