Give 'em Hell
Ça va barder
Synopsis
During the 1950s, in Portuguese Mozambique, small-time American hustler, ex-soldier, ex-boxer and adventurer Johnny Jordan is looking for a new gig. His opportunity comes in the form of a local shipping tycoon and importer Moreno who offers Johnny a job after Johnny saves Moreno from an armed mugger on the waterfront.
Top Cast
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Eddie Constantine
Johnny Jordan
May Britt
Gina Diego
Jean Carmet
Alvarez
Jean Danet
Diego
Monique van Vooren
Irène
Jacques Marin
Police inspector
Lyla Rocco
Flora
Roger Saget
Moreno
Irène Galter
Boubica
Clément Harari
Sammy Kern
Gérard Hoffmann
Donald
André Versini
The toothless
Evelyne Rey
Eveline
Mireille Ozy
Suzy
John Berry
Lopez
Pierre Brice
(uncredited)
Henri Cogan
Sailor of 'Mozambique' (uncredited)
Joé Davray
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Berry
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Nahum
- Original Score
- Jeff Davis
- Original Title
- Ça va barder
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle des Films Dispa, Taurus Films, D.A. Medioni
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Berry
Jacques Nahum, John Berry, Jacques-Laurent Bost, Henri-François Rey
Jeff Davis
Jacques Lemare
Marinette Cadix
David Armand Medioni
Department Leadership Roster
John Berry
Director
John Berry
Writer
Jacques Nahum
Screenplay
David Armand Medioni
Producer
Jacques Lemare
Director of Photography
Marinette Cadix
Editor
Maurice Colasson
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Give 'em Hell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Give 'em Hell about?
During the 1950s, in Portuguese Mozambique, small-time American hustler, ex-soldier, ex-boxer and adventurer Johnny Jordan is looking for a new gig. His opportunity comes in the form of a local shipping tycoon and importer Moreno who offers Johnny a job after Johnny saves Moreno from an armed mugger on the waterfront.
Who directed Give 'em Hell?
Give 'em Hell was directed by John Berry.
Who stars in Give 'em Hell?
The principal cast of Give 'em Hell includes Eddie Constantine, May Britt, Jean Carmet, Jean Danet, Monique van Vooren.
When was Give 'em Hell released and how long is it?
Give 'em Hell was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Give 'em Hell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Give 'em Hell was composed by Jeff Davis.