The Mask of the Gorilla
Le Gorille vous salue bien
Synopsis
Géo Paquet, aka The Gorilla, breaks from jail. Now an escaped convict, the elite agent must infiltrate a dangerous gang working for a foreign embassy as their leader, a spy enjoying diplomatic immunity, can't be arrested by regular police.
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Lino Ventura
Géo Paquet, Le Gorille
Charles Vanel
Colonel Berthomieu
Pierre Dux
Veslot
Bella Darvi
Isolène
René Lefèvre
Commissioner Blavet
Robert Manuel
Casa
André Valmy
Mauricet
Henri Crémieux
X.A. Pallos
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Léon
Jean-Max
Councilor Smolen
Jean-Marie Rivière
Valério
Yves Barsacq
Berthier
François Darbon
Popaul
René Bergeron
Antoine Legrand, first hygiene inspector
Maurice Chevit
Second hygiene inspector
Guy Mairesse
Killer
Jacques Seiler
Principal Inspector Antier
Robert Berri
Combinat
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Borderie
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine-Louis Dominique, Bernard Borderie, Jacques Robert
- Original Score
- Jean Leccia, Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Le Gorille vous salue bien
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Raoul Ploquin, Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Borderie
Antoine-Louis Dominique, Bernard Borderie, Jacques Robert
Jean Leccia, Georges Van Parys
Louis Page
Jacqueline Brachet
Raoul Ploquin
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Borderie
Director
Bernard Borderie
Writer
Antoine-Louis Dominique
Writer
Jacques Robert
Writer
Raoul Ploquin
Producer
Jacqueline Brachet
Editor
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mask of the Gorilla
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mask of the Gorilla about?
Géo Paquet, aka The Gorilla, breaks from jail. Now an escaped convict, the elite agent must infiltrate a dangerous gang working for a foreign embassy as their leader, a spy enjoying diplomatic immunity, can't be arrested by regular police.
Who directed The Mask of the Gorilla?
The Mask of the Gorilla was directed by Bernard Borderie.
Who stars in The Mask of the Gorilla?
The principal cast of The Mask of the Gorilla includes Lino Ventura, Charles Vanel, Pierre Dux, Bella Darvi, René Lefèvre.
When was The Mask of the Gorilla released and how long is it?
The Mask of the Gorilla was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mask of the Gorilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mask of the Gorilla was composed by Jean Leccia, Georges Van Parys.
Is The Mask of the Gorilla based on a book or true story?
The Mask of the Gorilla is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antoine-Louis Dominique".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mask of the Gorilla?
The Mask of the Gorilla holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).