Stop the Massacre
Arrêtez le massacre
Synopsis
Promoted to wrestling champion by chance, Tonin, known as le Bourreau de l'Ardèche, moves to Paris. He is quickly snapped up by Monsieur Bob, a self-styled manager who, in reality, hides his dealings under the cover of a nightclub, but who is also Tonin's regimental buddy. So Tonin acts as a front man, while Bob provides him with fake victories. The beautiful Wanda, the gangster's mistress, appeals to Tonin; she's charitable and sets him on the right path. He returns to the Ardèche and marries the daughter of the village mayor, after learning what a dangerous protector Bob is.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Hunebelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Halain
- Original Title
- Arrêtez le massacre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Hunebelle
Jean Halain
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Jean Halain
Writer
André Hunebelle
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What is Stop the Massacre about?
Promoted to wrestling champion by chance, Tonin, known as le Bourreau de l'Ardèche, moves to Paris. He is quickly snapped up by Monsieur Bob, a self-styled manager who, in reality, hides his dealings under the cover of a nightclub, but who is also Tonin's regimental buddy. So Tonin acts as a front man, while Bob provides him with fake victories. The beautiful Wanda, the gangster's mistress, appeals to Tonin; she's charitable and sets him on the right path. He returns to the Ardèche and marries the daughter of the village mayor, after learning what a dangerous protector Bob is.
Who directed Stop the Massacre?
Stop the Massacre was directed by André Hunebelle.
Who stars in Stop the Massacre?
The principal cast of Stop the Massacre includes Jean Richard, Corinne Marchand, Harold Kay, Annie Anderson, Edmond Ardisson.
When was Stop the Massacre released and how long is it?
Stop the Massacre was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.