La Traversée de Paris(1956)
JEAN GABIN and BOURVIL in a REMARKABLE FRENCH FILM with suspense predominating of course - but also much more than just a soupcon of laughter!
Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.
Movie: La Traversée de Paris
Top 10 Billed Cast
Grandgil, artist painter
Marcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver
Jambier, grocer
Mariette Martin, Marcel's wife
Lucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe
Marchandot, butcher
Restaurant waitress
Angèle Marchandot, butcher
Restaurant customer
Mrs. Jambier, grocer
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