Gamins de Paris
Synopsis
Paris 1945! Everything's got to start over: everything's mad! Only the spivs are rich. When you're 16 with nothing but marbles in your pocket, you nick your schoolmate's savings and leave your home town for the bright lights of the city. Lost among the cute waifs and strays in Montmartre, Victor embarks on his city adventure with his sister's address as his only lifeline - a poor girl who survives by selling her charms and whose man nabs everything as soon as she gets it. The kids who play marbles on the wasteland keep their precious things to themselves but faced with Victor's fresh skin, the haggling starts and more than one of them gives in. He realises his worth and soon starts touting for business. He'll discover the artists of bohemian Montparnasse, as well as the riches of the smart districts.
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Elyes Ardini
Marcel, le passager clandestin du train
David Bauman
Titi, le 1ère Poulbot
Damien Carrey
Pierrot, le 2ème Poulbot
Lucien Lebrun
Victor, le jeune provincial
Claude Martinet
David, le directeur de la galerie d'art
Lucas Rizzi
René, le copain de classe
Adrian Vassiliu
Robert, le jules d'Emilie
Yadranko Wasa
André, l'artiste peintre
Franz Weber
Le modèle
Antonio Andrea
Le facteur
Frimousse
Le chien de Titi
Agnès Morante
Emilie, la sœur de Victor (Non-sexual role)
Jean-Luc Adam
Maurice, le grand frère de René
Simon Rault
Le jeune peintre
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Daniel Cadinot
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Daniel Cadinot
- Original Score
- François Orenn
- Original Title
- Gamins de Paris
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- French Art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
François Orenn
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Producer
Les Fringues d'Antan
Costume Design
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Director
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Writer
François Orenn
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gamins de Paris
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What is Gamins de Paris about?
Paris 1945! Everything's got to start over: everything's mad! Only the spivs are rich. When you're 16 with nothing but marbles in your pocket, you nick your schoolmate's savings and leave your home town for the bright lights of the city. Lost among the cute waifs and strays in Montmartre, Victor embarks on his city adventure with his sister's address as his only lifeline - a poor girl who survives by selling her charms and whose man nabs everything as soon as she gets it. The kids who play marbles on the wasteland keep their precious things to themselves but faced with Victor's fresh skin, the haggling starts and more than one of them gives in. He realises his worth and soon starts touting for business. He'll discover the artists of bohemian Montparnasse, as well as the riches of the smart districts.
Who directed Gamins de Paris?
Gamins de Paris was directed by Jean-Daniel Cadinot.
Who stars in Gamins de Paris?
The principal cast of Gamins de Paris includes Elyes Ardini, David Bauman, Damien Carrey, Lucien Lebrun, Claude Martinet.
When was Gamins de Paris released and how long is it?
Gamins de Paris was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Gamins de Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gamins de Paris was composed by François Orenn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gamins de Paris?
Gamins de Paris holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).