How Not to Rob a Department Store
Cent Briques et des tuiles
“The Dumbest Dimwits in Paris Pull the Hairiest Heist in History in a Dizzy Display of Dippiness...”
Synopsis
To repay a debt, Marcel must commit a robbery in a large department store. Unfortunately his booty is intercepted by a gang of thugs.
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Marcel
Marie Laforêt
Ida
Sophie Daumier
Moune
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Justin
Michel Serrault
Méloune
Pierre Clémenti
Raf, boyfriend
Albert Rémy
Etienne
Daniel Ceccaldi
Léon, bartender
Robert Manuel
Palmoni
Bernard Fresson
Policeman
Madeleine Barbulée
'Limonade'
Paul Préboist
The cousin
Renaud Verley
Charles
Roland Blanche
Curly
Vick Vance
Dominique Davray
Poulaine
Jean-Pierre Rambal
Store Manager
René Génin
Shopkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Film Français
Festival / Special Debut
December 28, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Grimblat
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Grimblat
- Original Score
- Charles Aznavour, Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Cent Briques et des tuiles
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- France Cinéma Productions, Produzione Cinematografica Mediterranee
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Grimblat
Pierre Grimblat, Clarence Weff
Charles Aznavour, Georges Garvarentz
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Grimblat
Director
Pierre Grimblat
Screenplay
Charles Aznavour
Original Music Composer
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About How Not to Rob a Department Store
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What is How Not to Rob a Department Store about?
To repay a debt, Marcel must commit a robbery in a large department store. Unfortunately his booty is intercepted by a gang of thugs.
Who directed How Not to Rob a Department Store?
How Not to Rob a Department Store was directed by Pierre Grimblat.
Who stars in How Not to Rob a Department Store?
The principal cast of How Not to Rob a Department Store includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Marie Laforêt, Sophie Daumier, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Michel Serrault.
When was How Not to Rob a Department Store released and how long is it?
How Not to Rob a Department Store was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for How Not to Rob a Department Store?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How Not to Rob a Department Store was composed by Charles Aznavour, Georges Garvarentz.
Is How Not to Rob a Department Store based on a book or true story?
How Not to Rob a Department Store is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clarence Weff".