'' So Long , Stooge '' ( French title : '' Tchao Pantin '' ) is a 1983 film directed by Claude Berri . It is based on a novel by Alain Page . Coluche , the main actor , won the " Best Actor " award in 1984 César Award . The film was selected as the French entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 57th Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee
57th Academy Awards
57th Academy Awards
So Long, Stooge