Four Queens for an Ace
Carré de dames pour un as
Synopsis
Hakim Gregory escapes from prison by killing a number of guards, and returns to his hide-out abroad, to lead again his gang of drug trafficking and contract murders. Layton of the Secret Service must discover, and arrest him. The difficult mission almost becomes impossible with the rivalry of Layton's partner, Petula, the jealousy of his bride, Marion, the possible treachery of a Spanish woman, Dolores Arrabal, and yet a mysterious and sexy informant, Rosario... Too many women for Layton.
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Roger Hanin
Daniel Layton, Agent B-17 / Tiger
Sylva Koscina
Dolores Arrabal, Fashion Designer
Catherine Allégret
Marion, Tourist Guide
Dominique Wilms
Petula Menendez, Secret Service Agent
Laura Valenzuela
Rosário Pérez y Martin
Serge Gainsbourg
Man Asking for a Lighter (uncredited)
Francisco Piquer
Pablo Gòmez, Dolores's Brother
Henri Crémieux
Marvier, Secret Service Chief
Jean-Pierre Darras
Detective in Interrogation Room
Luis Peña
Misrah Petrich
Guy Delorme
Jésus, Gregory's Hitman
Henri Lambert
Adams, Gregory's Hitman
Michel Duplaix
Secret Service Director
Antonio Passalia
Rodriguez, the Man in Room 332
José Jaspe
Enrique Manega
François Maistre
Hakim Gregory
Philippe Brigaud
Secret Service Supervisor (uncredited)
André Cagnard
José, Mishra's Hitman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Poitrenaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Loup Dabadie
- Original Score
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Original Title
- Carré de dames pour un as
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ci. Ti. Cinematografica, Leone Film, Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Poitrenaud
Jean-Loup Dabadie, Jacques Poitrenaud, Michael Logan
Serge Gainsbourg
Manuel Merino
Albert Jurgenson, Pierre Gillette
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Poitrenaud
Director
Jean-Loup Dabadie
Screenplay
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Jeanne Vergne
Costume Design
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Manuel Merino
Director of Photography
Serge Gainsbourg
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Queens for an Ace
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What is Four Queens for an Ace about?
Hakim Gregory escapes from prison by killing a number of guards, and returns to his hide-out abroad, to lead again his gang of drug trafficking and contract murders. Layton of the Secret Service must discover, and arrest him. The difficult mission almost becomes impossible with the rivalry of Layton's partner, Petula, the jealousy of his bride, Marion, the possible treachery of a Spanish woman, Dolores Arrabal, and yet a mysterious and sexy informant, Rosario... Too many women for Layton.
Who directed Four Queens for an Ace?
Four Queens for an Ace was directed by Jacques Poitrenaud.
Who stars in Four Queens for an Ace?
The principal cast of Four Queens for an Ace includes Roger Hanin, Sylva Koscina, Catherine Allégret, Dominique Wilms, Laura Valenzuela.
When was Four Queens for an Ace released and how long is it?
Four Queens for an Ace was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Four Queens for an Ace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Queens for an Ace was composed by Serge Gainsbourg.
Is Four Queens for an Ace based on a book or true story?
Four Queens for an Ace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Logan".