The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
316 audience votes
Key crew
- Claude Autant-LaraDirector
- René CloërecOriginal Music Composer
- Jean AurencheWriter
- Pierre BostWriter
Cast
- Jean GabinGrandgil, artist painter
- BourvilMarcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver
- Louis de FunèsJambier, grocer
- Jeannette BattiMariette Martin, Marcel's wife
- Georgette AnysLucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe
- Robert ArnouxMarchandot, butcher
- Laurence BadieRestaurant waitress
- Myno BurneyAngèle Marchandot, butcher
- Germaine DelbatRestaurant customer
- Monette DinayMrs. Jambier, grocer
- Jean DunotAlfred Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe
- Bernard LajarrigePoliceman
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Themes
paris, francesmuggling (contraband)black marketnazi occupationpork