Synopsis
In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
89 audience votes
Key crew
- Louis MalleDirector
- Jean-Claude CarrièreScreenplay
- Louis MalleScreenplay
- Henri LanoëOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jean-Paul BelmondoGeorges Randal
- Geneviève BujoldCharlotte
- Marie DuboisGeneviève Delpiels
- Julien GuiomarAbbot Félix La Margelle
- Paul Le PersonRoger Voisin aka 'Roger-La-Honte'
- Christian LudeUrbain Randal, Georges' uncle and guardian
- Françoise FabianIda
- Marlène JobertBroussaille
- Bernadette LafontMarguerite, brazen maid
- Martine SarceyRenée Mouratet
- Roger CrouzetMouratet
- Jacques DebaryCourbassol