Josefa's Loot (1963)
Justin, a lyricist by trade, and his friend Pierre, a composer, lead a bohemian life in Paris. Justin thinks his mother Josefa is richer than she appears, and decides to swindle her out of three million centimes by using Pierre as an intermediary in a case involving an insolvent check. Josefa uncovers the ruse and refuses to help her son. However, Pierre has discovered the identity of his friend's father, who had been unknown to him for twenty years. With the help of Justin's mother, the two friends do everything they can to extort the son's missing three million centimes from his ashamed and repentant father.
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 22, 1963
Cast
- Anna Magnani - Josefa
- Bourvil - Pierre Corneille
- Pierre Brasseur - Mayor
- Henri Virlogeux - Charquin
- Marie-Claude Breton - Villager
- Christian Marin - Pierrot
- Jean-Marie Proslier - Floconnette demonstrator
- Paul Demange - Grandmother
- Ramón Iglesias - Justin
- Gil Vidal - Vicar
Production: Arca Difusa
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Claude Autant-Lara
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Josefa's Loot about?
- Justin, a lyricist by trade, and his friend Pierre, a composer, lead a bohemian life in Paris. Justin thinks his mother Josefa is richer than she appears, and decides to swindle her out of three million centimes by using Pierre as an intermediary in a case involving an insolvent check. Josefa uncovers the ruse and refuses to help her son. However, Pierre has discovered the identity of his friend's father, who had been unknown to him for twenty years. With the help of Justin's mother, the two friends do everything they can to extort the son's missing three million centimes from his ashamed and repentant father.
- Who directed Josefa's Loot?
- Josefa's Loot was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
- Who stars in Josefa's Loot?
- Josefa's Loot stars Anna Magnani, Bourvil, Pierre Brasseur, Henri Virlogeux, Marie-Claude Breton, Christian Marin.
- How long is Josefa's Loot?
- Josefa's Loot has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Josefa's Loot?
- Josefa's Loot is a Comedy film.
- Where was Josefa's Loot produced?
- Josefa's Loot was produced in France.