Pigalle-Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The read

It runs a compact 1h 25m.

Synopsis

"Le Tambourin", a Montmartre nightclub, is on its way down. Although it can boast great performances by the alluring Les Bluebell Girls and by Jacques Hélian's lively Big Band the venue does not attract people anymore. Nightclub patrons now prefer the jazz cellars of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Taking this new taste into account, the staff of the "Tambourin" and Jacques Hélian decide to set up their own club, "La Pivoine Ecarlate". They are joined by Pâquerette, a flower vendor and amateur singer, and by Jean-Pierre Francis, an existentialist poet...

Ratings

Key crew

• André BerthomieuDirector

Cast

• Jacques HélianSelf
• Jeanne MoreauLa môme Pâquerette
• Henri GénèsGustave dit Tatave
• Gabriel CattandLe poète Jean-Pierre Francis
• Emilio CarrerConstantin Esposito
• Paul FaivreL'oncle Jules
• Gaston OrbalL'imprésario Golden dit Goldy
• Michèle BergerLa dame au smoking
• Charles BouillaudUn inspecteur
• Les Trois HélianesSelf
• AmédéeAlbert
• Van DoudeRobert