Cloportes
La Métamorphose des cloportes
Synopsis
Three little criminals get a tip for a great coup with lots of money in it. Unfortunately they lack the starting funds to buy the required welding torch. So they persuade their successful colleague Alphonse to join their team. But the well thought-out coup fails, and Alphonse is the only one of them who ends up in jail for several years. When he's released, he's out for revenge.
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Lino Ventura
Alphonse Maréchal aka 'Le Malin'
Charles Aznavour
Edmond Clancul aka 'Le Naïf'
Irina Demick
Catherine Verdier, manager of an art gallery
Maurice Biraud
Arthur aka 'Le Mou'
Georges Géret
Joseph Rouquemoute aka 'Le Rouquin'
Pierre Brasseur
Demuldère aka 'Tonton le Brocanteur', receiver
Françoise Rosay
Gertrude, supplies specialist in the mafia
Annie Fratellini
Léone Rouqemoute, prostitute
Norman Bart
Gallery visitor
Georges Blaness
Omar
Dorothée Blanck
Girl at the hotel particulier
Marcel Charvey
Gallery visitor
François Dalou
Police inspector
Michel Dacquin
Nightclub bartender
Marie-Hélène Dasté
Madame Clancul
Michel Duplaix
Head waiter
Michel Garland
Gallery visitor
Jacques Marchand
Gallery visitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Screenplay & Story
- Alphonse Boudard, Albert Simonin, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Jimmy Smith
- Original Title
- La Métamorphose des cloportes
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Siècle, Produzioni Artistiche Internazionali
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Alphonse Boudard, Albert Simonin, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Michel Audiard
Jimmy Smith
Nicolas Hayer
Jean Ravel
Bertrand Javal
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Director
Albert Simonin
Writer
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Writer
Bertrand Javal
Producer
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Jean Ravel
Editor
Jimmy Smith
Original Music Composer
Michel Audiard
Writer
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Jacqueline Moreau
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cloportes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cloportes about?
Three little criminals get a tip for a great coup with lots of money in it. Unfortunately they lack the starting funds to buy the required welding torch. So they persuade their successful colleague Alphonse to join their team. But the well thought-out coup fails, and Alphonse is the only one of them who ends up in jail for several years. When he's released, he's out for revenge.
Who directed Cloportes?
Cloportes was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in Cloportes?
The principal cast of Cloportes includes Lino Ventura, Charles Aznavour, Irina Demick, Maurice Biraud, Georges Géret.
When was Cloportes released and how long is it?
Cloportes was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cloportes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cloportes was composed by Jimmy Smith.
Is Cloportes based on a book or true story?
Cloportes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alphonse Boudard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cloportes?
Cloportes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).