Gorilla's Waltz (1959)
This is the second feature in a series about an intrepid French spy by the nickname of "The Gorilla," but unlike the earlier films, this time around Roger Hanin replaces Lino Ventura in the title role. A West German scientist has discovered a way to recover missiles shot into space, and the major Western powers are after his secret. Even though the scientist is willing to pass his discovery on to NATO, it is guarded by an elite, undercover West German police force. As foreign agents, including the Russians and Americans, try to get their hands on the secret, "The Gorilla" is forced into the affair by his surly, aging boss -- he has to make sure that the scientist's discovery ends up with NATO.
Director: Bernard Borderie
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: May 1, 1959
Cast
- Roger Hanin - Géo Paquet, aka 'Le Gorille'
- Charles Vanel - Berthomieu aka 'Le Vieux'
- Ursula Herwig - Luise Keibl
- Jess Hahn - Ted the Hook
- Wolfgang Preiss - Otto Lohn
- Michel Thomass - Boris Almazian
- Viktor Tacik - Keibel
- Yves Barsacq - Berthier
- Micheline Gary - The blonde
- Claude Vernier - Rosberg
Screenplay
- Jacques Robert (Screenplay)
- Antoine-Louis Dominique (Novel)
- Antoine-Louis Dominique (Screenplay)
- Bernard Borderie (Screenplay)
- Jacques Robert (Dialogue)
Music: Jean Leccia
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Editing: Christian Gaudin
Production: Les Films Raoul Ploquin, Télouet Films, Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Pусский
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Bernard Borderie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gorilla's Waltz about?
- This is the second feature in a series about an intrepid French spy by the nickname of "The Gorilla," but unlike the earlier films, this time around Roger Hanin replaces Lino Ventura in the title role. A West German scientist has discovered a way to recover missiles shot into space, and the major Western powers are after his secret. Even though the scientist is willing to pass his discovery on to NATO, it is guarded by an elite, undercover West German police force. As foreign agents, including the Russians and Americans, try to get their hands on the secret, "The Gorilla" is forced into the affair by his surly, aging boss -- he has to make sure that the scientist's discovery ends up with NATO.
- Who directed Gorilla's Waltz?
- Gorilla's Waltz was directed by Bernard Borderie.
- Who stars in Gorilla's Waltz?
- Gorilla's Waltz stars Roger Hanin, Charles Vanel, Ursula Herwig, Jess Hahn, Wolfgang Preiss, Michel Thomass.
- How long is Gorilla's Waltz?
- Gorilla's Waltz has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Gorilla's Waltz?
- Gorilla's Waltz is a Action, Thriller film.
- Where was Gorilla's Waltz produced?
- Gorilla's Waltz was produced in France.