The Wise Guys
Les Grandes Gueules
Synopsis
Hector Valentin returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties restarting the run-down operation which has inefficient workers and is hampered by the dirty tactics of its bigger...
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Lino Ventura
Laurent Dannecker
Bourvil
Hector Valentin
Marie Dubois
Jackie Keller
Jean-Claude Rolland
Mick Évratte
Jess Hahn
Calderon aka "Nénesse"
Michel Constantin
Skida
Hénia Suchar
Christiane, Mick's wife
Reine Courtois
Yvonne Didier
Nick Stephanini
Casimir Therraz, contractor
Roger Jacquet
Capester, trucker
Michel Charrel
Cuirzepas, man on the radio
Pierre Frag
Bouvreuil aka "Fanfan", the injured
Marcel Pérès
Jubo, cook
François Vibert
Keller
Marc Eyraud
Monsieur Mulot, educator
Paul Crauchet
Pelissier, accountant
Mick Besson
Raoul, the mobster who complains about the kidneys
Frédéric Santaya
Raoul Scarella, the poor box looter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Enrico
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Enrico, José Giovanni
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Les Grandes Gueules
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- SNC, Alexandra Film, Les Productions Belles Rives
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Enrico
Robert Enrico, José Giovanni
François de Roubaix
Jean Boffety
Jacqueline Meppiel
Gérard Beytout, Michel Ardan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Enrico
Director
Robert Enrico
Writer
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Gérard Beytout
Producer
Jacqueline Meppiel
Editor
Jean Saussac
Production Design
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Michel Ardan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wise Guys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wise Guys about?
Hector Valentin returns to France from Canada when he inherits a small sawmill. He has difficulties restarting the run-down operation which has inefficient workers and is hampered by the dirty tactics of its bigger...
Who directed The Wise Guys?
The Wise Guys was directed by Robert Enrico.
Who stars in The Wise Guys?
The principal cast of The Wise Guys includes Lino Ventura, Bourvil, Marie Dubois, Jean-Claude Rolland, Jess Hahn.
When was The Wise Guys released and how long is it?
The Wise Guys was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wise Guys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wise Guys was composed by François de Roubaix.
Is The Wise Guys based on a book or true story?
The Wise Guys is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Giovanni".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wise Guys?
The Wise Guys holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).