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Wise Guys(1961)
Status: Released
Date: 1961-03-17
54%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
Overview:
In Paris in the early 1960s, Ronald is a son of a good family, with a carefree, pleasure-oriented life. He is one of the leading figures in the small world of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Following a trivial parking incident, he meets Arthur, a young man with a straight face who hurts his pride. It is at this moment that Ambroisine, a beautiful young woman, appears... she will be the instrument of Ronald's revenge.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
SpA Cinematografica
Cocinor
Movie: Wise Guys
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jean-Claude Brialy
Ronald
Bernadette Lafont
Ambroisine
Stéphane Audran
Xavière, la danseuse
Sacha Briquet
Henri, le fiancé
Jean Tissier
Le président
Laura Carli
Tante Suzanne
Jean Galland
l' Oncle Arthur
Sophie Grimaldi
La fiancée
Serge Bento
Bernard 1, le livreur
Pierre Vernier
Bernard 2
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Overview
In Paris in the early 1960s, Ronald is a son of a good family, with a carefree, pleasure-oriented life. He is one of the leading figures in the small world of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Following a trivial parking incident, he meets Arthur, a young man with a straight face who hurts his pride. It is at this moment that Ambroisine, a beautiful young woman, appears... she will be the instrument of Ronald's revenge.
Release Date
1961-03-17
Average
5.4
Rating:
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Languages:
Français
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