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Stavisky...(1974)
Status: Released
Date: 1974-05-15
59%
119 Votes
Time: 2h 0m
Overview:
Biarritz, 1933. Charm and talent help small-time swindler Serge Alexandre, alias Stavisky, to bribe his way into the centre of French political power. But when his great scam involving millions gets exposed, he brings the government to the verge of collapse and the country to the brink of civil war.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Simar Films
Cerito Films
Les Films Ariane
Movie: Stavisky...
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Serge Alexandre Stavisky
François Périer
Albert Borelli
Anny Duperey
Arlette
Michael Lonsdale
Docteur Mézy
Roberto Bisacco
Juan Montalvo de Montalbon
Claude Rich
Inspecteur Bonny
Charles Boyer
Le baron Jean Raoul
Pierre Vernier
Me Pierre Grammont
Marcel Cuvelier
Inspecteur Boussaud
Van Doude
Inspecteur principal Gardet
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Biarritz, 1933. Charm and talent help small-time swindler Serge Alexandre, alias Stavisky, to bribe his way into the centre of French political power. But when his great scam involving millions gets exposed, he brings the government to the verge of collapse and the country to the brink of civil war.
Release Date
1974-05-15
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