Wise Guys
Les Godelureaux
Synopsis
In Paris in the early 1960s, Ronald is a son of a good family, with a carefree, pleasure-oriented life. He is one of the leading figures in the small world of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Following a trivial parking incident, he meets Arthur, a young man with a straight face who hurts his pride. It is at this moment that Ambroisine, a beautiful young woman, appears... she will be the instrument of Ronald's revenge.
Top Cast
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Ronald
Bernadette Lafont
Ambroisine
Stéphane Audran
Xavière, la danseuse
Sacha Briquet
Henri, le fiancé
Jean Tissier
Le président
Laura Carli
Tante Suzanne
Jean Galland
l' Oncle Arthur
Sophie Grimaldi
La fiancée
Serge Bento
Bernard 1, le livreur
Pierre Vernier
Bernard 2
Corrado Guarducci
Le peintre
Jeanne Pérez
La veuve Goupil
Stella Dassas
La Duchesse
Charles Belmont
Arthur
Dominique Zardi
Un consommateur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol, Paul Gégauff
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Les Godelureaux
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- SpA Cinematografica, Cocinor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Paul Gégauff, Éric Ollivier
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
James Cuenet
Raymond Hakim, Robert Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Robert Hakim
Producer
James Cuenet
Editor
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Claude Chabrol
Director
Paul Gégauff
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wise Guys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wise Guys about?
In Paris in the early 1960s, Ronald is a son of a good family, with a carefree, pleasure-oriented life. He is one of the leading figures in the small world of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Following a trivial parking incident, he meets Arthur, a young man with a straight face who hurts his pride. It is at this moment that Ambroisine, a beautiful young woman, appears... she will be the instrument of Ronald's revenge.
Who directed Wise Guys?
Wise Guys was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Wise Guys?
The principal cast of Wise Guys includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Bernadette Lafont, Stéphane Audran, Sacha Briquet, Jean Tissier.
When was Wise Guys released and how long is it?
Wise Guys was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Wise Guys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wise Guys was composed by Pierre Jansen.
Is Wise Guys based on a book or true story?
Wise Guys is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Éric Ollivier".