Pete the Tender
Pierrot la tendresse
Synopsis
In this crime drama, Michel Simon is cast as Pierrot, an elderly gangster who does not fit the stereotype -- he is soft-hearted. After a petty criminal betrays his cohorts by taking off with the loot from a big robbery, he is caught and sent to jail. Now he has served his time, and Pierrot is given the task of retrieving the stolen cash. The tyro criminal tries to use a pretty young woman who has fallen in love with him as a red herring for Pierrot's investigation. Everything backfires though, and Pierrot is left considering what to do with the loot, and with the criminal who does not yet realize he loves his attractive accomplice and could have a good life with her if he opts for walking the straight and narrow.
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Michel Simon
Pierrot
Claude Brasseur
Tony
Dany Saval
'Marie la Crèpe'
Marie Daëms
The Patroness of Péché Originel
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Emile
Gène Villiers
Krishna
Michel Jourdan
Pierrot's sidekick
Simone Duhart
Owner of the cafe
Harry-Max
Notary
Jacques Danoville
Inspector
Maurice Biraud
Maternati
Jany Clair
Hair salon customer
Ermanno Casanova
Pierre Devismes
Jean-François Pays
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Villiers
- Original Title
- Pierrot la tendresse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Films Caravelle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Villiers
Department Leadership Roster
François Villiers
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pete the Tender
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What is Pete the Tender about?
In this crime drama, Michel Simon is cast as Pierrot, an elderly gangster who does not fit the stereotype -- he is soft-hearted. After a petty criminal betrays his cohorts by taking off with the loot from a big robbery, he is caught and sent to jail. Now he has served his time, and Pierrot is given the task of retrieving the stolen cash. The tyro criminal tries to use a pretty young woman who has fallen in love with him as a red herring for Pierrot's investigation. Everything backfires though, and Pierrot is left considering what to do with the loot, and with the criminal who does not yet realize he loves his attractive accomplice and could have a good life with her if he opts for walking the straight and narrow.
Who directed Pete the Tender?
Pete the Tender was directed by François Villiers.
Who stars in Pete the Tender?
The principal cast of Pete the Tender includes Michel Simon, Claude Brasseur, Dany Saval, Marie Daëms, Jean-Pierre Marielle.
When was Pete the Tender released and how long is it?
Pete the Tender was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.