Hoboes in Paradise
Les gueux au paradis
Synopsis
In a Provençal village, two jolly good fellows, Boule and Pons, decide to dress as Saint Anthony and Saint Nicholas for the distribution of presents to the children on the feast of Saint Nicholas. They unfortunately get killed by a cart and find themselves in Hell where Lucifer and his demons duly torment them. They are saved by a prayer which helps them to climb the stairway to Paradise. Saint Peter, taken in by the applicants' disguise, lets them in. When the two true Saints show up, trouble follows. Luckily, thanks to the intervention of the Virgin Mary, the two friends are acquitted at their celestial trial and allowed to return to Earth.
Top Cast
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Raimu
Boule
Fernandel
Pons
Armand Bernard
Mortician
André Alerme
Saint-Pierre
Félix Oudart
Village policeman
Marcel Maupi
Hairdresser
Piéral
Little devil
Michèle Philippe
Lynda
Pepita Jiménez
Mireille
Edmond Beauchamp
Gaston Orbal
Jean Daniel
Auguste Mourriès
Erno Crisa
Claude Joseph
Thérèse Casier
Jacques Beauvais
Germaine Gerlata
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Le Hénaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaston Martens
- Original Title
- Les gueux au paradis
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Alcina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Le Hénaff
Gaston Martens
Department Leadership Roster
Gaston Martens
Writer
René Le Hénaff
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hoboes in Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hoboes in Paradise about?
In a Provençal village, two jolly good fellows, Boule and Pons, decide to dress as Saint Anthony and Saint Nicholas for the distribution of presents to the children on the feast of Saint Nicholas. They unfortunately get killed by a cart and find themselves in Hell where Lucifer and his demons duly torment them. They are saved by a prayer which helps them to climb the stairway to Paradise. Saint Peter, taken in by the applicants' disguise, lets them in. When the two true Saints show up, trouble follows. Luckily, thanks to the intervention of the Virgin Mary, the two friends are acquitted at their celestial trial and allowed to return to Earth.
Who directed Hoboes in Paradise?
Hoboes in Paradise was directed by René Le Hénaff.
Who stars in Hoboes in Paradise?
The principal cast of Hoboes in Paradise includes Raimu, Fernandel, Armand Bernard, André Alerme, Félix Oudart.
When was Hoboes in Paradise released and how long is it?
Hoboes in Paradise was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.