La Traversée de Paris
“JEAN GABIN and BOURVIL in a REMARKABLE FRENCH FILM with suspense predominating of course - but also much more than just a soupcon of laughter!”
Synopsis
Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Trip Across Paris / La Traversée de Paris (1956) - Trailer (english subtitles)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-25
Top Cast
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Jean Gabin
Grandgil, artist painter
Bourvil
Marcel Martin, unemployed taxi driver
Louis de Funès
Jambier, grocer
Jeannette Batti
Mariette Martin, Marcel's wife
Georgette Anys
Lucienne Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe
Robert Arnoux
Marchandot, butcher
Laurence Badie
Restaurant waitress
Myno Burney
Angèle Marchandot, butcher
Germaine Delbat
Restaurant customer
Monette Dinay
Mrs. Jambier, grocer
Jean Dunot
Alfred Couronne, owner of the Belotte cafe
Bernard Lajarrige
Policeman
Jacques Marin
Owner of the restaurant Saint Martin
Hubert de Lapparent
Nervous hostage
Hans Verner
German motorcyclist
Hugues Wanner
Dédé's father
Anne Carrère
Socialite (uncredited)
Martine Alexis
German switchboard operator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Le French May Film Festival of Hong Kong
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost, Marcel Aymé
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- La Traversée de Paris
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Continental Produzione, Franco London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Autant-Lara
Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost, Marcel Aymé
René Cloërec
Jacques Natteau
Madeleine Gug
Henry Deutschmeister
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Autant-Lara
Director
René Cloërec
Original Music Composer
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Pierre Bost
Writer
Henry Deutschmeister
Producer
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Max Douy
Production Design
Jacques Natteau
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Traversée de Paris
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What is La Traversée de Paris about?
Two unlikely companions must smuggle four suitcases filled with contraband pork across Nazi-occupied Paris.
Who directed La Traversée de Paris?
La Traversée de Paris was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Who stars in La Traversée de Paris?
The principal cast of La Traversée de Paris includes Jean Gabin, Bourvil, Louis de Funès, Jeannette Batti, Georgette Anys.
When was La Traversée de Paris released and how long is it?
La Traversée de Paris was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for La Traversée de Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Traversée de Paris was composed by René Cloërec.
Is La Traversée de Paris based on a book or true story?
La Traversée de Paris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Aymé".
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Traversée de Paris?
La Traversée de Paris holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.