Le Guignolo
Synopsis
After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Alexandre Dupré / Vicomte de Valombreuse
Mirella D'Angelo
Sophie Chaperon / Pamela
Michel Galabru
Achille Sureau, un ancien complice d'Alexandre
Carla Romanelli
Gina, ancienne amante et complice d'Alexandre
Paolo Bonacelli
Kamal
Georges Géret
Joseph, dit « commandant Donnadieu », un agent de la DGSE
Von Gretchen Shepard
Caroline
Pierre Vernier
Helmut von Ofenburg, pigeon de service
Michel Beaune
Louis Fréchet
Tony Kendall
Fredo
Maurice Auzel
Le franchouillard
Henri Guybet
Machavoine, l'espion plombier
Lily Fayol
Mme Schwartz
Philippe Castelli
Le concierge de l'hôtel à Venise et espion
Charles Gérard
Abdel Fahrad, sbire de Yasser
Anne Goddet
Irène, femme cambriolée par Alexandre
Jean-François Calvé
Le ministre
Jean Luisi
Le gardien de prison de la Santé
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Herman
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Le Guignolo
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International, Cerito Films, Opera Film Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lautner
Jean Herman, Michel Audiard
Philippe Sarde
Henri Decaë
Michelle David
Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Herman
Screenplay
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Georges Lautner
Director
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Alain Poiré
Producer
Michelle David
Editor
Michel Audiard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Guignolo
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What is Le Guignolo about?
After the failure of his recent criminal exploits, international con artist Alexandre Dupré sets off for Venice to try to dupe some Japanese business men into buying a fake copy of a stolen Caneletto. On the aeroplane, a stranger asks him to look after his briefcase until after they have landed. Alexandre agrees, but the stranger is shot dead soon after and Alexandre himself becomes the target of enemy agents who are keen to recover the briefcase...
Who directed Le Guignolo?
Le Guignolo was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in Le Guignolo?
The principal cast of Le Guignolo includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mirella D'Angelo, Michel Galabru, Carla Romanelli, Paolo Bonacelli.
When was Le Guignolo released and how long is it?
Le Guignolo was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Guignolo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Guignolo was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Guignolo?
Le Guignolo holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).