The Most Wanted Man
L'Ennemi public n°1
Synopsis
A nearsighted clerk gets fired after embarrassing mishaps. He mistakenly takes a gangster's raincoat, finds a gun inside, and is arrested as Public Enemy No. 1. Chaos erupts as both the police and the mob pursue him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard, Jean Manse
- Original Title
- L'Ennemi public n°1
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Fidès Film, PEG Produzione Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Michel Audiard, Jean Manse
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
Jean Manse
Screenplay
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What is The Most Wanted Man about?
A nearsighted clerk gets fired after embarrassing mishaps. He mistakenly takes a gangster's raincoat, finds a gun inside, and is arrested as Public Enemy No. 1. Chaos erupts as both the police and the mob pursue him.
Who directed The Most Wanted Man?
The Most Wanted Man was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Most Wanted Man?
The principal cast of The Most Wanted Man includes Fernandel, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Nicole Maurey, Louis Seigner, Saturnin Fabre.
When was The Most Wanted Man released and how long is it?
The Most Wanted Man was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.