

Any Number Can Win
Mélodie en sous-sol
“Don't tell the ending...nobody'll ever believe you!”
Synopsis
Charles, fresh out of jail, rejects his wife's plan for a quiet life of bourgeois respectability. He enlists a former cell mate, Francis, to assist him in pulling off one final score, a carefully planned assault on the vault of a Cannes casino.
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Any Number Can Win
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jean Gabin
Charles
Alain Delon
Francis Verlot
Claude Cerval
Police Commissioner
Maurice Biraud
Louis Naudin
Viviane Romance
Ginette, Charles's Wife
Henri Virlogeux
Mario
Jean Carmet
Bartender
José Luis de Vilallonga
Mr. Grimp
Rita Cadillac
Liliane
Dominique Davray
Léone, Mario's Wife
Dora Doll
Countess Doublianoff
Germaine Montero
Mrs. Verlot
Carla Marlier
Brigitte
Georges Billy
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Henri Attal
Francis's Buddy (uncredited)
Marc Arian
The Other Accountant (uncredited)
Jacques Bertrand
Grimp's Accountant (uncredited)
Charles Bouillaud
Traveler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Zekial Marko, Albert Simonin, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Michel Magne
- Original Title
- Mélodie en sous-sol
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Compagnia Cinematografica Mondiale (CCM), Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Cité Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Zekial Marko, Albert Simonin, Michel Audiard
Michel Magne
Louis Page
Françoise Bonnot
Jacques Juranville, Jacques Bar
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Robert Clavel
Production Design
Jacques Juranville
Producer
Jacques Bar
Producer
Michel Magne
Original Music Composer
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Any Number Can Win
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Any Number Can Win about?
Charles, fresh out of jail, rejects his wife's plan for a quiet life of bourgeois respectability. He enlists a former cell mate, Francis, to assist him in pulling off one final score, a carefully planned assault on the vault of a Cannes casino.
Who directed Any Number Can Win?
Any Number Can Win was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in Any Number Can Win?
The principal cast of Any Number Can Win includes Jean Gabin, Alain Delon, Claude Cerval, Maurice Biraud, Viviane Romance.
When was Any Number Can Win released and how long is it?
Any Number Can Win was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Any Number Can Win?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Any Number Can Win was composed by Michel Magne.
Is Any Number Can Win based on a book or true story?
Any Number Can Win is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zekial Marko".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Any Number Can Win?
Any Number Can Win holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















