Le Fraudeur
Synopsis
Florimond, a dangerous smuggler, and his mistress Viviane try in vain to transfer illegal precious stones. When Viviane gets to know young Théo, a naive young peasant, she immediately capitalizes on the encounter. Thanks to her charm, she seduces him into becoming her accomplice. And, naturally, the operation is a success. Unfortunately for Florimond and Viviane, things soon go awry. Indeed, Théo's godfather, a customs officer, who has heard of the affair, lectures Théo and makes him become aware of the offense he has committed. The young man now wants to makes amends. Which is not to Florimond's liking.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léopold Simons
- Original Title
- Le Fraudeur
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
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What is Le Fraudeur about?
Florimond, a dangerous smuggler, and his mistress Viviane try in vain to transfer illegal precious stones. When Viviane gets to know young Théo, a naive young peasant, she immediately capitalizes on the encounter. Thanks to her charm, she seduces him into becoming her accomplice. And, naturally, the operation is a success. Unfortunately for Florimond and Viviane, things soon go awry. Indeed, Théo's godfather, a customs officer, who has heard of the affair, lectures Théo and makes him become aware of the offense he has committed. The young man now wants to makes amends. Which is not to Florimond's liking.
Who directed Le Fraudeur?
Le Fraudeur was directed by Léopold Simons.
Who stars in Le Fraudeur?
The principal cast of Le Fraudeur includes Tramel, Léopold Simons, Robert Lynen, Jacques Varennes, Ginette Leclerc.
When was Le Fraudeur released and how long is it?
Le Fraudeur was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.