Stavisky...(1974)
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.
Movie: Stavisky...
Top 10 Billed Cast
Serge Alexandre Stavisky
Albert Borelli
Arlette
Docteur Mézy
Juan Montalvo de Montalbon
Inspecteur Bonny
Le baron Jean Raoul
Me Pierre Grammont
Inspecteur Boussaud
Inspecteur principal Gardet
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