The Counterfeiters of Paris
Le cave se rebiffe
Synopsis
"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
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Le Cave se rebiffe
Type: Clip • Published 2018-02-01
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Jean Gabin
Ferdinand Maréchal, aka 'le Dabe'
Bernard Blier
Charles Lepicard
Maurice Biraud
Robert Mideau, aka 'le Cave'
Frank Villard
Éric Masson
Antoine Balpêtré
Lucas Malvoisin
Martine Carol
Solange Mideau
Ginette Leclerc
Léa Lepicard
Françoise Rosay
Madame Pauline
Albert Dinan
Commissioner Rémy
Gérard Buhr
Inspector Martin
Robert Dalban
Inspector Maffeux
Heinrich Gretler
Tauchmann
Charles Bouillaud
Engraver
Hélène Dieudonné
Mrs Mattia, concierge
Clara Gansard
Georgette, maid
René Hell
Old garage owner
Albert Michel
Postman
Marcel Charvey
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard, Albert Simonin
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand, Francis Lemarque
- Original Title
- Le cave se rebiffe
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Compagnia Cinematografica Mondiale (CCM), Cité Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Grangier
Michel Audiard, Albert Simonin, Gilles Grangier
Michel Legrand, Francis Lemarque
Louis Page
Jacqueline Thiédot
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Grangier
Director
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
Jacqueline Thiédot
Editor
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Albert Simonin
Screenplay
Francis Lemarque
Original Music Composer
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Jacques Colombier
Production Design
Gilles Grangier
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Counterfeiters of Paris about?
"Le Dabe" retired many years ago and now he lives in the Tropics where he owns stables and horses. He is a very rich man. He was the king of all money counterfeiters. He is contacted from Paris to organize a new job. He says no. But when he finds out the the currency that should be counterfeited is the Dutch florin, he accepts immediately. He retired after having counterfeited 100 florin notes just before the Queen Wilhelmina retired them from circulation. He flies to Paris. But the gang is not to be trusted, at least not all of them.
Who directed The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The Counterfeiters of Paris was directed by Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The principal cast of The Counterfeiters of Paris includes Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Maurice Biraud, Frank Villard, Antoine Balpêtré.
When was The Counterfeiters of Paris released and how long is it?
The Counterfeiters of Paris was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Counterfeiters of Paris was composed by Michel Legrand, Francis Lemarque.
Is The Counterfeiters of Paris based on a book or true story?
The Counterfeiters of Paris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Simonin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Counterfeiters of Paris?
The Counterfeiters of Paris holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).